grappling

UK
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/
grapplingnoun
grapplings
pl
Translations
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
Definitions
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
Used attributively to describe equipment or situations related to grappling.
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., “grappling hook”, “grappling techniques”).
Definitions
Engaged in seizing, holding, or struggling in close combat.
The grappling fighters rolled across the mat, neither willing to let go.
Synonyms
grappleverb

grappling

Gerund

grappled
Past Simple
grappled
Past Participle
grappling
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡræp.əl/
US
/ˈɡræp.əl/
Translations
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
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.
grapplenoun
Definitions
A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often used for lifting heavy objects.
The workers used a grapple to lift the large logs onto the truck.
A close hand-to-hand fight or struggle.
The two wrestlers were locked in a fierce grapple on the mat.
grappleadjective
Definitions
Designed for or equipped with a grapple; intended for grasping, seizing, or handling objects by means of a mechanical claw or hook.
The excavator was fitted with a grapple attachment for handling logs.