(n) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat, Syn. wrestling, grapple, hand-to-hand struggle, grappling, Example:they had a fierce wrestle; we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
n. 1. A laying fast ho1d of; also, that by which anything is seized and held, a grapnel. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A grapple; a struggle. A match for yards in fight, in grappling for the bear. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Grappling iron, a hooked iron used for grappling and holding fast a vessel or other object. -- Grappling tongs, broad-mouthed tongs for gathering oysters. [ 1913 Webster ]