grapplings
Intense physical contests
Grapplings are instances of grappling—struggling in close combat or wrestling with something difficult.
Physical grapplings involve seizing and holding: The grapplings between the two fighters grew more desperate.
Figurative grapplings are attempts to understand or resolve: Her grapplings with grief lasted for years.
Forced grounding maneuver
- pinPointed metal fastener
- submissionYielding to another's will
- chokeholdNeck-constricting restraint
- throwPropel by arm motion
Labored effort against resistance
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- contentionAssertion or rivalry
tussle · engagement · encounter · friction · opposition · tension · strife · discord
Curved catching device
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- belayAnchor a rope
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
pitch · crags · ascent · handhold · foothold · traverse · overhang · lead
Combat sport requiring holds
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- dilemmaForced choice between undesirables
- complexityState of being complicated
- paradoxSeemingly absurd truth
conundrum · quandary · uncertainty · ambiguity · nuance · problem · puzzle · comprehension
takedown
Forced grounding maneuver
- pinPointed metal fastener
- submissionYielding to another's will
- chokeholdNeck-constricting restraint
throw · lock · clinch · hold · grip · mat · gi · judo · sumo · freestyle
struggle
Labored effort against resistance
- confrontationDirect hostile encounter
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
contention · tussle · engagement · encounter · friction · opposition · tension · strife · discord · antagonism
hook
Curved catching device
carabiner · pitch · crags · ascent · handhold · foothold · traverse · overhang · lead · quickdraw
wrestling
Combat sport requiring holds
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- dilemmaForced choice between undesirables
- complexityState of being complicated
paradox · conundrum · quandary · uncertainty · ambiguity · nuance · problem · puzzle · comprehension · understanding
grapplingsreleasing
Allowing to escape
letting go · disengaging · evasions · retreating · avoidances
grapplingsmastery
Complete skill or control
resolution · understanding · comprehension · avoidance · evasion
- grappling hooksHooked tools for ascending
- grappling ironsHooked anchoring devices
- grappling techniqueMethod for controlling opponents physically