definition of
grappling

[1] #1 grappling n. [wrestle, wrestling, grapple, hand-to-hand struggle] the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully". wn

[2] #2 grappling n. [wrestling, rassling] the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down. wn