noun
Meaning 1
One who grapples.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
grappler
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noun
Meaning 2
A wrestler; one who fights by wrestling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: grapnel, grapple, grappling hook, grappling iron
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tool
Narrower terms: crampon, crampoon
noun
Meaning 4
combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: wrestler, matman
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: combatant, battler, belligerent, fighter, scrapper
Narrower terms: bantamweight, featherweight, flyweight, heavyweight, light heavyweight, lightweight, middleweight, sumo wrestler, welterweight
History
Etymology
From grapple + -er.
Real reading context