grappling

noun

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

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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 New Jersey is not the only state grappling with such uncertainty. Tracey Tully, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025 In a teaser for the upcoming Thursday, May 1 episode, the crew members are shown grappling with Bobby's death. Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The sport is seemingly designed to cater to the combat sport fan who doesn’t want to see the grappling associated with MMA, but would prefer to see more action and striking variation than traditional boxing. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 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 22 May. 2025.

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