grappling

UK
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/

Translations

grapplingnoun
grapplings
pl
Grappling is a key component of mixed martial arts.
Борьба является ключевым компонентом смешанных боевых искусств.
The grappling of the ship was successful, allowing the pirates to board.
Захват корабля был успешным, что позволило пиратам подняться на борт.
Additional translations
grapplingadjective
Used attributively to describe equipment or situations related to grappling.
grapplinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., “grappling hook”, “grappling techniques”).
Synonyms
grappleverb

grappling

Gerund

grappled
Past Simple
grappled
Past Participle
grappling
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡræp.əl/
US
/ˈɡræp.əl/
The wrestler grappled with his opponent.
Борец схватился с противником.
She grappled with the decision for hours.
Она боролась с решением несколько часов.
He grappled onto the rope to avoid falling.
Он ухватился за веревку, чтобы не упасть.
Additional translations
бороться с чем-либо

Definitions

grapplingnoun
The act of engaging in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestling.
The grappling between the two wrestlers lasted for several minutes before one gained the upper hand.
A grappling hook or device used for seizing and holding.
The pirate ship used a grappling to latch onto the enemy vessel.
grapplingadjective
Designed for, used in, or relating to the act of seizing, holding, or close-quarters combat.
The climber fired a grappling hook toward the ledge.
grapplinggerund / present participle
Engaged in seizing, holding, or struggling in close combat.
The grappling fighters rolled across the mat, neither willing to let go.
grappleverb
To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
The two wrestlers grappled on the mat, each trying to gain the upper hand.
To struggle to deal with or overcome a difficulty or challenge.
She grappled with the decision of whether to move to a new city for her job.
To seize or hold with a grappling hook or other device.
The rescue team grappled the stranded boat to tow it back to shore.