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grapple vs wrestling

wrestling vs grapple

grapple and wrestling both are nouns.

grapple is a verb but wrestling is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grapple Yes No Yes No
wrestling Yes No No No
As nouns, grapple and wrestling are synonyms defined as:
  • grapple and wrestling: the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
Other synonyms of grapple include grappling, hand-to-hand struggle, wrestle.
grapple (noun) wrestling (noun)
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
grapple (verb) wrestling (verb)
to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
Difference between grapple and wrestling

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