grappler

Plural: grapplers

Noun

• One who engages in a close struggle or fight.
• combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
• a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
• One who grapples.
• A wrestler; one who fights by wrestling.

Examples

• As a skilled Words With Friends grappler, she expertly fought for every point on the board.

Synonyms

grapnel, grapple, grappling hook, grappling iron, matman, wrestler