English Explanatory Dictionary

grappling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act in which something is grappled or grappled with.
  2. A grappling hook or grappling iron.
  3. A small anchor; a grapnel.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of grapple

Pronunciation

grăpʹ(ə-)lĭng /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ/

Word forms

grappling grapplings

Synonyms

handygripes
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