Grappling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grappling is a noun meaning (gerund of grapple) An act in which something is grappled or grappled with.
Meaning
(gerund of grapple) An act in which something is grappled or grappled with.
More Meanings
- A grappling hook or grappling iron.
- A small anchor; a grapnel.
- present participle and gerund of grapple
Example Sentences
[…] the Schoenberg is irresistible to young hearts in their initial grapplings with great questions of life, death, love and suffering.
Word Forms
- grapplings
Synonyms for grappling
Depending on context, synonyms include handygripes, grapple, wrestle, tackling, confronting, braving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wrestle, wrestling, tackling, confronting, braving, rassling.
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