grappling definition
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grapple verb (used without object), grappled, grappling. 1. to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple. 2. to use a grapple. 3. to seize another, or each other, in a firm grip, as in wrestling; clinch. 4. to engage in a struggle or close encounter (usually followed by with): He was grappling with a boy twice his size.
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wring Definition of wring for English Language Learners. : 1  to twist and squeeze (wet cloth, hair, etc.) to remove water. : 2  to get (something) out of someone or something with a lot of effort. : 3  to twist and break (an animal's neck) in order to kill the animal.
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- (Definition of “beach” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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grapple Grapple is defined as to struggle with something or someone. An example of grapple is when two kids get into a fight over a ball, with each struggling to get control. An example of grapple is when you are struggling with making a difficult decision.
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tackle 1. To grab hold of and wrestle with (an opponent). 2. Sports. a. To stop (an opponent carrying the ball), especially by forcing the opponent to the ground. b. To obstruct (a player with the ball) in order to cause loss of possession of the ball. 3. To engage or deal with: tackle a perplexing problem.
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- Definition of niggling. : petty; also : bothersome or persistent especially in a petty or tiresome way niggling injuries.
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mangle 1 verb (used with object), mangled, mangling. 1. to injure severely, disfigure, or mutilate by cutting, slashing, or crushing: The coat sleeve was mangled in the gears of the machine. 2. to spoil; ruin; mar badly: to mangle a text by careless typesetting.
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- The two major differences between grappling, when it refers to ground fighting, and freestyle wrestling, is the presence of submissions and the strategy of fighting. There are no submission holds -- like choke holds or arm bars -- allowed in wrestling like there are in grappling.
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- sparring. 1  intransitive verb. 2  1a : box; especially : to gesture without landing a blow to draw one's opponent or create an openingb : to engage in a practice or exhibition bout of boxing. 3  2 : skirmish, wrangle. 4  3 : to strike or fight with feet or spurs in the manner of a gamecock.
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- recoil [re-koyl´] 1. to pull back quickly, such as towards a resting position upon removal of a strong opposing force. 2. (re´koil) a pulling back quickly. elastic recoil the ability of a stretched elastic object or organ, such as the lung or bladder, to return to its resting position. See also elastance. recoil /re·coil/ (re´koil) a quick pulling back.
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Definitions &Translations Noun. ( 1 nautical) A system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope. ( 2 fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling. ( 3 uncountable, informal) By extension, any piece of equipment, particularly gadgetry.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Wrestling is a form of combat sport involving grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position.
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- 1 Bojuka - Bojuka is a self-defense system focused on grappling and strikes to an opponent's vital areas. 2  Bojutsu - Bojutsu is a martial arts style focused on the long staff (i.e. Bo).  Bokator - Bokator is an ancient Cambodian martial arts that includes grappling, strikes and weapons training.
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"What is the origin of the phrase ""Tug of War"" and what does it mean?" Tug of war, also known as tug o' war, tug war, rope war or rope pulling, is a sport that directly pits two teams against each other in a test of strength. The term may also be used as a metaphor to describe a demonstration of brute strength by two opposing groups, such as a rivalry between two departments of a company.
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- Definition of 'fencing'. fencing (fensɪŋ ) Fencing is a sport in which two competitors fight each other using very thin swords. The ends of the swords are covered and the competitors wear protective clothes, so that they do not hurt each other.
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TUG-OF-WAR • TUG-OF-WAR (noun) The noun TUG-OF-WAR has 2 senses: 1. any hard struggle between equally matched groups. 2. a contest in which teams pull of opposite ends of a rope; the team dragged across a central line loses. Familiarity information: TUG-OF-WAR used as a noun is rare.
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siege besieging - the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack. beleaguering, military blockade, siege. blockade, encirclement - a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.
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Medical Dictionary Medical Definition of gravis. : tending to be more virulent than average—used especially of strains of diphtheria bacilli; see icterus gravis, icterus gravis neonatorum, myasthenia gravis; compare intermedius, mitis.
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grapple definition : grapple Grapple may refer to: == Actions == * Grappling, techniques, maneuvers, and counters applied to an opponent in order to gain a physical advantage * Grapple tackle, a controversial tackling technique used in rugby league * Submission wrestling (also submission grappling), a formula of competition
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wrench Definition of wrench. 1  1a : a violent twisting or a pull with or as if with twistingb : a sharp twist or sudden jerk straining muscles or ligaments; also : the resultant injury (as of a joint)c : a distorting or perverting alterationd : acute emotional distress : sudden violent mental change.
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- 1. (Weightlifting) the sport of lifting barbells of specified weights in a prescribed manner for competition or exercise.
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- noun: The work of enveloping. An offensive action in which an attacking power techniques over or around the opponent and attacks from the backside; see in addition pincer action.
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Translations for grappling hook Freebase (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Grappling hook. A grappling hook is a device with multiple hooks, attached to a rope; it is thrown, dropped, sunk, projected, or fastened directly by hand to where at least one hook may catch and hold. Generally, grappling hooks are used to temporarily secure one end of a rope.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Anguish is a term used in philosophy, often as a translation from the Latin for angst. It is a paramount feature of existentialist philosophy, in which anguish is often understood as the experience of an utterly free being in a world with zero absolutes.
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stemming 1 A process for removing the inflexional, and sometimes derivational, affixes from words. ( rock climbing) The technique of bridging between two holds with hands and/or feet, applying forces to each in opposing directions in order to brace oneself in position.
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rope Definition of rope for English Language Learners. : 1  a strong, thick string that is made by twisting many thin strings or fibers together. : 2  a string on which a number of similar things are held together. 3  ropes : the special way things are done at a particular place or in a particular activity.