grappling

noun

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

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The most inexpensive grappling dummies cost about $30–$100, while midrange grappling dummies go for $100–$200 and high-end grappling dummies range in price from about $200 to $350. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 May 2025 Thiago Motta tore his shirt in the box but the referee waved away the penalty appeals, deeming the grappling unworthy of a spot kick. Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 The Rock tore a few muscles during the match, which means that the kinetic energy of the first is replaced by staid grappling here. Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025 These include radio jammers, laser and microwave weapons, robotic grappling arms, chemical sprays, kinetic kill vehicles and even nuclear warheads that can take out entire constellations of satellites. David Szondy, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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