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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrappling
/ˈɡræp.lɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of engaging in a struggle or contest, especially in a physical manner.
"The two wrestlers were grappling on the mat during the championship match." - 2
A technique used in martial arts and combat sports where one person tries to control or subdue another.
"Grappling techniques are essential for success in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'grappling' originates from the Middle English word 'graplen', which means to seize or grasp. It is derived from the Old French 'grapiller', meaning to seize or catch, and has evolved to encompass both physical and metaphorical struggles or contests.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grappling" is said worldwide
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Lutte
Transliteration: lyoot
"Les lutteurs se battaient sur le tapis pendant le match."
Ringen
Transliteration: ˈʁɪŋən
"Die Ringer grapplten während des Meisterschafts."
Lotta
Transliteration: ˈlɔtta
"I lottatori si stavano grappling sul tappeto."
Lucha
Transliteration: ˈlutʃa
"Los luchadores estaban grappling en el tapiz durante el campeonato."
Luta
Transliteration: ˈlutɐ
"Os lutadores estavam grappling no tapete durante o campeonato."
कुश्ती
Transliteration: kushti
"कुश्तीबाज़ रिंग में grappling कर रहे थे।"
摔跤
Transliteration: shuāijiāo
"摔跤手在比赛中 grappling。"
레슬링
Transliteration: reseulling
"레슬러들이 경기 중에 grappling하고 있습니다."
レスリング
Transliteration: resuringu
"レスラーたちは試合中に grapplingしています。"
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