grapple

1. (verb) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
Synonyms: grip
Related Words: clutch, prehend, seize

2. (noun) a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
Synonyms: clamshell
Related Words: dredging bucket

3. (noun) a device consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
Synonyms: grapnel, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron
Related Words: crampon, crampoon, tool

4. (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"
Synonyms: grappling, hand-to-hand struggle, wrestle, wrestling
Related Words: struggle

5. (verb) come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas."
Synonyms: contend, cope, deal, get by, make do, make out, manage
Related Words: act, cope with, cut, hack, match, meet, move, rub along, scrape along, scrape by, scratch along, squeak by, squeeze by



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