Meaning & use
grappling
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Struggling physically to seize or hold onto someone or something, or figuratively, trying hard to understand or deal with a difficult problem.
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The two wrestlers were grappling on the mat for control of the match.
The city is still grappling with how to fund its aging infrastructure.
A note on using this word
In combat sports, "grappling" refers specifically to techniques like holds, throws, and takedowns, as opposed to striking.
Words with a similar meaning
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