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Definition of grappler

grappler

/ˈɡræp.lɚ/
grap · pler
Plural:grapplers
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• noun

1

A wrestler or martial artist who specializes in clinching, throws, and ground-fighting techniques rather than striking.

Example

"The seasoned grappler used leverage and balance to control the match on the mat."

2

A mechanical claw, grappling hook, or gripping device used to seize and hold heavy objects.

Example

"The crane operator lowered the steel grappler to lift the fallen timber onto the truck."

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• Rhymes for grappler

• Nearby Words

grapnel
grappa
grapple
grappler
grappling
graptopetalum
grapy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb grapple plus the agent suffix -er; grapple comes from Old French grapil ('small hook'), a diminutive of grape ('hook'), of Germanic origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grappler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grappler
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