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noun
An act in which something is grappled or grappled with.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: gerund
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noun
A grappling hook or grappling iron.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A small anchor; a grapnel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
present participle and gerund of grapple
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: wrestling, rassling
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: contact sport
Narrower terms: flying mare, Greco-Roman wrestling, professional wrestling, sumo
noun
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: wrestle, wrestling, grapple, hand-to-hand struggle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: struggle
History
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Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
