Definition of grapple - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Noun

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

Noun

a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

Noun

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"

Verb

come to terms with; "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; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"

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clamshell contend cope deal get by grapnel grappler grappling grappling hook grappling iron grip hand-to-hand struggle make do make out manage wrestle wrestling

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act clutch dredging bucket move prehend seize struggle tool

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cope with crampon crampoon cut extemporize fend hack improvise match meet rub along scrape along scrape by scratch along squeak by squeeze by

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