grappling

(noun) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat. Synonyms: wrestle, wrestling, grapple, hand-to-hand struggle. Examples: "They had a fierce wrestle." "We watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully."

(noun) the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down. Synonyms: wrestling, rassling.

(verb) come to terms with. Synonyms: cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage. Examples: "We got by on just a gallon of gas." "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day."

(verb) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match. Synonyms: grapple, grip. Example: "The two men grappled with each other for several minutes."