grappling meaning and definition

GRAPPLING noun

Definition of grappling (noun)

1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
   • "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
   • synonyms: grapple, hand-to-hand struggle, wrestle, wrestling
2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
   • synonyms: rassling, wrestling