grappling

[ grap-ling ]

noun

1. grapnel.

grappling

/ ˈɡræplɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of gripping or seizing, as in wrestling
2. a hook used for securing something

Other Words From

• un·grappling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of grappling¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; grapple + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Residents in the foothills above Camarillo are grappling with scenes of staggering destruction after the Mountain fire flattened scores of homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Gray has been a case study in the early difficulties of that grappling, which Downing Street might now finally hope to have put behind it.

From BBC

But in all seriousness, Stewart is back on his Monday post just one week from the election, grappling with why the Democrats lost a race that many predicted would be a close race that would eventually favor Harris.

From Salon

Since each “Shadows” season finds a way to relate the real demons we’re grappling with through its characters, the writers have tapped Laszlo to play out our Daddy issues.

From Salon

"It doesn't always look great," Watters said, briefly grappling with the reality of sending police to deport people en masse.

From Salon

Related Words

• confront
• contend
• cope
• deal with