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Grappler (Noun)

Combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground.

Nouns denoting people.

The grappler quickly wrapped his arms around his opponent's waist and attempted to take him down to the mat.
In the world of mixed martial arts, a skilled grappler can be a formidable opponent in the octagon.
The wrestler was a talented grappler, able to use his agility and strength to overpower his opponents.
As a grappler, she focused on using her leverage and technique to control her opponents on the ground.
The judoka was a master grappler, able to use his opponents' momentum against them to score easy takedowns.

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The rescue team used a grappler to retrieve the stranded hikers from the cliff face.
A grappler was attached to the end of the rope to help the firefighters pull down the burning debris.
The construction crew employed a grappler to lift and move heavy loads around the site.
The search and rescue team threw a grappler over the edge of the ravine to retrieve the injured climber.
The sailor used a grappler to snag the rope and pull the lifeboat back to the ship.