grappling

Meanings

• verb

  The act of seizing or taking hold of something, typically with the hands. It is often used in the context of wrestling or other combat sports.

  - "During the wrestling match, John successfully executed a grappling move to pin his opponent."
  - "In martial arts, learning how to perform effective grappling techniques is crucial for close combat situations."

• noun

  A type of fishing method where a heavy weight or anchor is used to keep the bait on the seabed, allowing the angler to wait for a fish to bite.

  - "Fishing in deep waters requires the use of grappling hooks to keep the bait in place."
  - "After a long wait, a large fish finally took the bait, causing the grappling line to tug strongly."

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Synonyms

handygripes

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grappling
happling , mappeling , snappeling

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Variants

List of all variants of grappling that leads to same result
grappling , grapplings , grapple , grappled , grappler , grapplers , grapples , grappling hook , grappling hooks , grappling iron

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Etymology

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The word 'grappling' comes from the Old French word 'grappel', meaning 'hook'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grappling hook' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

2. The world record for the largest fish caught using a grappling hook is a 1,560-pound (708 kg) blue marlin.

3. Grappling techniques have been used in combat since ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Romans.

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Related Concepts

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1. wrestling: A combat sport involving grappling, striking, and controlling the opponent.

2. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A martial art that focuses on ground fighting and grappling techniques.

3. Mixed Martial Arts: A full-contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques.

4. deep-sea fishing: A fishing method used to catch fish in deep waters, often requiring the use of grappling hooks.

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Culture

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Grappling has a rich history in various combat sports, such as wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts. It is also a popular fishing technique, especially for deep-sea fishing.

How to Memorize "grappling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of seizing or taking hold of something using your hands, like in wrestling or fishing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grappling' with the concept of seizing or taking hold of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'grappling' as 'grabbing and pulling'.

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