grappling

noun

grap·​pling ˈgra-p(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce grappling (audio)

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And then my parents got me into grappling, which is like wrestling, and kickboxing. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 10 June 2025 Known for his grappling pedigree, Gracie never evolved beyond his jiu-jitsu roots and was knocked out by Bryce Mitchell in his most recent bout. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 In Episode 7, Rick paces at the edge of the bed, gripping a gun and grappling with the weight of vengeance. Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Understanding him also required grappling with a different set of references. Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for grappling

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grappling was in 1582

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“Grappling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grappling. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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