grapple
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grapple Definition
(n)
a
tool
consisting
of
several
hooks
for
grasping
and
holding
;
often
thrown
with
a
rope
(n)
a
dredging
bucket
with
hinges
like
the
shell
of
a
clam
(n)
the
act
of
engaging
in
close
hand
-
to
-
hand
combat
; "
they
had
a
fierce
wrestle
"; "
we
watched
his
grappling
and
wrestling
with
the
bully
"
(v)
come
to
terms
or
deal
successfully
with
; "
We
got
by
on
just
a
gallon
of
gas
"; "
They
made
do
on
half
a
loaf
of
bread
every
day
"
(v)
to
grip
or
seize
,
as
in
a
wrestling
match
; "
the
two
men
grappled
with
each
other
for
several
minutes
"
grapple Synonyms
clamshell
contend
cope
deal
get by
grapnel
grapple
grappler
grappling
grappling hook
grappling iron
grip
hand-to-hand struggle
make do
make out
manage
wrestle
wrestling
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