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Meaning of grapple
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
grapple
n 1: a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and
holding; often thrown with a rope [syn: {grapnel},
{grapple}, {grappler}, {grappling hook}, {grappling iron}]
2: a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam [syn:
{clamshell}, {grapple}]
3: the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a
fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with
the bully" [syn: {wrestle}, {wrestling}, {grapple},
{grappling}, {hand-to-hand struggle}]
v 1: come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas";
"They made do on half a loaf of bread every day" [syn:
{cope}, {get by}, {make out}, {make do}, {contend},
{grapple}, {deal}, {manage}]
2: to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men
grappled with each other for several minutes" [syn:
{grapple}, {grip}]
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