Definition of Grapple

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"
    - hand to hand struggle
  • a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
  • a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding
    often thrown with a rope
    - grappling hook - grappling iron

Verb

  • to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
    "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
  • come to terms with
    "We got by on just a gallon of gas"
    "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
    - get by - make out - make do
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble grapple

107 unscramble word found using the letters grapple.
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