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Humans have changed little over time. We think we've invented the modern world but they were making better speeches 2,000 years ago and grappling with issues of empire and terrorism.
Robert Harris

Meaning of "grappling" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAPPLING

grappling  [ˈɡræplɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAPPLING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grappling is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRAPPLING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

grappling

Grappling

Grappling refers to techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical advantage, such as improving relative position, escaping, submitting, or injury to the opponent. Grappling is a general term that covers techniques used in many disciplines, styles and martial arts that are practiced both as combat sports and for self defense. Grappling does not include striking or most commonly the use of weapons. However, some fighting styles or martial arts known especially for their grappling techniques teach tactics that include strikes and weapons either alongside grappling or combined with it.

Definition of grappling in the English dictionary

The definition of grappling in the dictionary is the act of gripping or seizing, as in wrestling. Other definition of grappling is a hook used for securing something.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRAPPLING


coupling
ˈkʌplɪŋ
crippling
ˈkrɪplɪŋ
decoupling
diːˈkʌplɪŋ
dumpling
ˈdʌmplɪŋ
fopling
ˈfɒplɪŋ
Kipling
ˈkɪplɪŋ
pling
plɪŋ
popeling
ˈpəʊplɪŋ
sampling
ˈsɑːmplɪŋ
sapling
ˈsæplɪŋ
stripling
ˈstrɪplɪŋ
wool-stapling
ˈwʊlˌsteɪplɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAPPLING

graphologist
graphology
graphomania
graphomotor
graphophobia
grapier
grapiest
grapiness
graplement
grapnel
grappa
Grappelli
grapple
grapple plant
grappler
grappling hook
grappling iron
graptolite
graptolitic
grapy

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAPPLING

block sampling
chorionic villus sampling
consumer sampling
direct coupling
feeling
flange coupling
fluid coupling
half coupling
handling
hydraulic coupling
mailing
quota sampling
rippling
rolling
selling
spread sampling
sterling
stippling
stomach stapling
universal coupling

Synonyms and antonyms of grappling in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GRAPPLING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «grappling» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of grappling

Translation of «grappling» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRAPPLING

Find out the translation of grappling to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of grappling from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grappling» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

擒拿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

grappling
570 millions of speakers

English

grappling
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जूझ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تتصارع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

борется
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

a braços
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জর্জরিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

prises
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bergelut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ringen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グラップリング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

격투
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Grappling
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vật lộn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆகியன
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जुगार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

filika
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

grappling
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

grappling
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бореться
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

grappling
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιμετωπίζουν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

worstel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grappling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grappling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of grappling

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAPPLING»

The term «grappling» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.040 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAPPLING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about grappling

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10 QUOTES WITH «GRAPPLING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word grappling.
1
Daniella Alonso
I actually take karate and tae-kwon-do. And so I love sparring and grappling and all that physical stuff. I studied a hybrid form of grappling, sparring, and self defense; it's more of a 'get yourself in shape,' and if you want to take it to the next level, so you're really learning valuable skills with self defense, and I really enjoy it.
2
William Clay Ford, Jr.
I think I was the first executive to ever speak at a Greenpeace business conference, in London in 2001. That didn't play well here at Ford, but I thought it was an important signal to send internally, that these were the kind of issues we needed to be grappling with.
3
Stephen Greenblatt
Now a Protestant confronting a Catholic ghost is exactly Shakespeare's way of grappling with what was not simply a general social problem but one lived out in his own life.
4
David Alan Grier
America is grappling with cultural diversity, and I just want to put a show on that represents the world in which I live.
5
Robert Harris
Humans have changed little over time. We think we've invented the modern world but they were making better speeches 2,000 years ago and grappling with issues of empire and terrorism.
6
James McGreevey
At different points in my life, I had grappled with the idea of going into the priesthood - in high school or law school. Where it ends, I'm not quite sure. Perhaps it ends with death, grappling with one's spirituality.
7
Conor McGregor
People say that I'm a boxer. I actually started with kick boxing, and then I moved onto boxing, and then I moved onto grappling.
8
Ellen McLaughlin
I go to the theater because I need help dealing with my life; I want to see the greatest questions addressed. I need to see actors grappling with things that matter.
9
Adrian Peterson
I'll get out and do Pilates. I'll get in the ring and do some rounds of kickboxing and grappling and MMA conditioning. There's a lot of unique stuff that I do, too, that a lot of people wouldn't imagine or think about doing, like box jumps. You get a 42-inch box and dumbbells and practice working on your explosion jumping up on those boxes.
10
Zachary Quinto
I came up during the 'Star Wars' generation and that was sort of the thing I plugged into much more. It was a little before my time and I think it was sort of grappling with these intellectual ideas that were a little advanced for my young mind. At the time. But now I have a much deeper appreciation for it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAPPLING»

Discover the use of grappling in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grappling and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Gene Lebells Grappling World: Encyclopedia of Finishing Holds
This book has taken Gene years to write, and it is his legacy to the world of grappling.
Gene LeBell, 2002
2
Karate's Grappling Methods
Topics covered in this work include: understanding kata and bunkai; the role of grappling in self defence; close range strikes; throws and takedowns; ground fighting; chokes and strangles; arm bars; leg and ankle locks; neck wrenches; ...
Iain Abernethy, 2000
3
Chin Na Fa: Traditional Chinese Submission Grappling
"Chin Na Fa is translation of a classic text on Chinese grappling methods, originally published in Chinese in 1936, written by experts of the Chinese method as a training manual for the Police Academy of Zheijiang province"--Provided by ...
Liu Jinsheng, Zhao Jiang, 2007
4
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submission Grappling Techniques
"The tactics and techniques of two of the greatest competitors in the history of mixed martial arts combat, Renzo and Royler Gracie, are captured in this book.
Royler Gracie, Kid Peligro, Ricardo Azoury, 2003
5
Grappling with the Good: Talking about Religion and Morality ...
Asks whether public schools can and should help students discuss moral disagreements, even when religion is involved.
Robert Kunzman, 2012
6
Grappling
Explores grappling, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics.
Jim Ollhoff, 2010
7
Grappling with Gravity: How Will Life Adapt to Living in Space?
This book focuses on the biomedical aspects, while not ignoring other life-changing influences of space living.
Robert W. Phillips, 2011
8
Grappling with Atrocity: Guatemalan Theater in the 1990s
Guatemalan Theater in the 1990s John Shillington. its tense portrait of a society gripped by terror makes it a landmark in Spanish American fiction" (McMurray 1987, 21). Fernandez Molina writes that the government between 1958 and 63 ...
John Shillington, 2002
9
Grappling with Diversity: Readings on Civil Rights Pedagogy ...
Addresses the concerns of the marginalized in the American school curriculum.
Susan Schramm-Pate, Rhonda B. Jeffries, 2008
10
Grappling: Effective Groundwork Techniques
This comprehensive volume offers readers a conciseoverview of some of the most effective grapplingtechniques from numerous martial arts, including judo, ju-jitsu, wrestling, and more.
Christian Braun, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAPPLING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grappling is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Just Cause 3' Collector's Edition Offers Fans A Grappling Hook-Up
Winning the spotlight with the most votes is a 15-inch replica display of Rico's iconic grappling hook. The collection has a manufacturer's ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
2
UFC 189: Kenny Florian Says Conor McGregor's Win Answers …
But we had so many questions about McGregor answered tonight: can Conor deal with grappling? Yes, he can. He got to his feet repeatedly ... «MMAFrenzy.com, Jul 15»
3
Grappling with the first cross-dressing wrestling champion Cassandro
In a dimly lit gym beneath a railway arch in East London, world wrestling champion Cassandro prepares for his next fight. And I am his sparring ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Grappling with Confederate past – New Orleans may relocate …
Many of the prominent monuments dotting New Orleans is coming under fire as the nation continues its debate on placement of the ... «Times Gazette, Jul 15»
5
Connecticut State Parks Grappling With New Tax on Parking
Staff at 25 Connecticut state parks will have to brush up on their math skills after learning the new state budget requires them to charge visitors ... «NBC Connecticut, Jul 15»
6
'Just Cause 3' Collector's Edition Comes With A Sweet Grappling
A big fan of 'Just Cause'? You will want to check out the grappling hook that comes with the collector's edition of the game. «Tech Times, Jul 15»
7
At Beat the Streets - Baltimore, lessons in grappling with success
Pemba Sherpa, center, tutors Jermiah Lewis, left, and Lawrence Wakefield on how to solve math problems during a Beat the Streets lesson. «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
8
Just Cause 3 Collector's Edition Includes Replica Grappling Hook …
Knife through the Medician waves with the Mugello Delphino GLF with the finest brushed Italian leather seats and subtle dual miniguns. Taking ... «PlayStation LifeStyle, Jul 15»
9
Just Cause 3 Collector's Edition announced, features replica …
Square Enix has officially unveiled the contents of the Just Cause 3 Collector's Edition, which among other things includes a replica grappling ... «PlayStation Universe, Jul 15»
10
Grappling with growth
The last thing that Moab needs, according to Mayor Dave Sakrison, is another planning document that sits on a shelf somewhere gathering ... «Moab Sun News, Jul 15»

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