English dictionary

grapple

/'gr/&/p/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.artifact

Synonyms grapnel grappler grappling hook grappling iron

Source: WordNet 3.0
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

noun.artifact

Synonyms clamshell

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

noun.act

Synonyms grappling hand-to-hand struggle wrestle wrestling

Source: WordNet 3.0
A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler's hold.

noun

Source: webster1913

come to terms with

verb.social

Synonyms contend cope deal get by make do make out manage

Source: WordNet 3.0
to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

verb.contact

Examples
The two men grappled with each other for several minutes.

Synonyms grip

Source: WordNet 3.0
To seize; to lay fast hold of; to attack at close quarters: as, to grapple an antagonist.

verb

Source: webster1913
To use a grapple; to contend in close fight; to attach one's self as if by a grapple, as in wrestling; to close; to seize one another.

verb

Source: webster1913