grappling

noun

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

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Notably, too, the July 12 pro wrestling event marked the latest in-ring goodbye for 58-year-old '90s era TV grappling favorite Bill Goldberg. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 16 July 2025 Hines has grappling chops, but his striking can be sloppy, and that makes this fight dangerous for him. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 On top of this external threat, Harlan’s grappling with an internal one, as well: Harlan is no stranger to the drug running game. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 June 2025 Some bystanders had heated verbal exchanges with police, who are seen in the video grappling with and using pepper spray on people who didn’t disperse. Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 18 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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