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Definition of Grappler
1. Noun. Combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground.
Specialized synonyms: Bantamweight, Featherweight, Flyweight, Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Lightweight, Middleweight, Sumo Wrestler, Welterweight
Generic synonyms: Battler, Belligerent, Combatant, Fighter, Scrapper
Derivative terms: Grapple, Wrestle
2. Noun. A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope.
Specialized synonyms: Crampon, Crampoon
Terms within: Claw, Hook
Generic synonyms: Tool
Definition of Grappler
1. Noun. Agent noun of grapple; one who grapples. ¹
2. Noun. A wrestler; one who fights by wrestling. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Grappler
1. one that grapples [n -S] - See also: grapples
Lexicographical Neighbors of Grappler
Literary usage of Grappler
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mining: An Elementary Treatise on the Getting of Minerals by Arnold Lupton (1904)
"105 is shown the application of the hook-grappler. Parachutes.—In boring deep
holes it sometimes happens that, in withdrawing the rods, by some accident ..."
2. The Spanish-American Republics by Theodore Child (1891)
"SHIPPING ICE IN grappler REACH. the afternoon we passed the entrance of Trinidad
Channel; the sun was shining brightly; ..."
3. Scenes and Studies of Savage Life by Gilbert Malcolm Sproat (1868)
"The right of civilized Men to occupy savage Countries—Duty of Intruders —Plots
of the Ahts to attack us—Arrival of HM gunboat grappler —The Indian's notion ..."
4. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord De Saumarez: From Original Papers by John Ross (1838)
"Loss of the Shannon and grappler.—Conclusion of 1803. HOSTILITIES with France
were about to be resumed early in the year 1803, and Sir James was called into ..."
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