Grappler vs. Wrestler: What's the Difference?

An iron shaft with claws at one end, usually thrown by a rope and used for grasping and holding, especially one for drawing and holding an enemy ship alongside. Also called grapnel, grappling, grappling hook, grappling iron.

To try to throw or immobilize another person, especially by gripping with the hands.

See grapnel.

To engage in the sport of wrestling.

Any of various grasping devices having hinged tines or jaws that close around an object or load, used especially in lifting or dragging heavy items.

To struggle to move or control something with the hands

The act of grappling.

To struggle in trying to manage, control, or deal with something

A struggle or contest in which the participants attempt to wrestle with each other by clutching or gripping.

To try to throw or immoblize (someone); wrestle with

A struggle for superiority or dominance.

To take part in a wrestling match with (someone).

To seize and hold with a grapple

To take part in (a wrestling match).

To seize firmly with the hands

To move or lift with great effort and force

To hold onto something with a grapple

To taken (something) away from another by gripping and pulling

To use a grapple or similar device, as for dragging.

To throw (a calf or other animal) for branding.

To wrestle with an opponent by clutching or gripping.

The act or a bout of wrestling.

To struggle or work hard to deal with something

A struggle

One who grapples.

(wrestling) A person who wrestles.

A wrestler; one who fights by wrestling.

One who wrestles; one who is skillful in wrestling.

Combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground

Combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground

A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope