n 1. the act of gripping or seizing, as in wrestling 2. a hook used for securing something Noun 1. Need to translate "grappling" to Malayalam? Here's how you say it. Nautical See grapnel. grappling synonyms, grappling pronunciation, grappling translation, English dictionary definition of grappling. Grappling, in hand-to-hand combat, is a sport that consists of gripping or seizing the opponent. grappling definition: 1. present participle of grapple 2. to fight, especially in order to win something: . Define grappling.

Learn more. 2. n. 1. See grapple.