Definition of grapple - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
challengetr. struggle to deal with or overcome a difficultytr.
- She grappled with her emotions during the speech..
2.
combatintr. wrestle or tussle with someoneintr.
- The two athletes grappled on the mat.
3.
actiontr. seize something and hold it firmlytr.
- He grappled the rope tightly.
4.
attachmenttr. attach something with a heavy hook or metal devicetr.
- They grappled the ship to the dock.
Noun
1.
combatclose hand-to-hand struggle
- The grapple between the two wrestlers was intense.
2.
toolstool with hooks for catching or holding
- The sailor used a grapple to secure the ship.
3.
flavorRare US combination of grape and apple flavorsRare US
- The juice had a unique grapple taste.
Images of grapple
tool with hooks for catching or holding
Expressions with grapple
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try to understand or solve a problem
Scientists are grappling with the issue of climate change.
plant with barbed hooks on its fruits
Farmers often find grapple plants stuck to their livestock.
Origin of grapple
Old Norse, gráp (grip)
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Examples of grapple in a sentence
They grappled with the challenges of the new project. They grappled fiercely in the championship match. The wrestlers grappled for dominance in the ring. She grappled the handle with determination. They grappled the heavy box together. The workers grappled the heavy machinery into place.
The team grappled the equipment onto the platform. The grapple in the alley drew a crowd of onlookers. During the grapple, he managed to pin his opponent. The climber used a grapple to ascend the cliff. A grapple was essential for the rescue operation. The candy's grapple flavor was a hit with kids. She enjoyed the grapple in her fruit salad.
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- French:lutter, lutte, ...
- German:kämpfen, Kampf, ...
- Italian:affrontare, lotta, ...
- Spanish:lidiar, lucha, ...
- Portuguese:enfrentar, confronto, ...
- Chinese:努力应对, 搏斗, ...
- Japanese:取り組む, 格闘, ...
- Arabic:واجَهَ, عِرَاك, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְמוֹדֵד, אֲחִיזָה, ...
- Russian:бороться, схватка, ...
- Ukrainian:боротися з, боротьба, ...
- Hindi:जूझना, कुश्ती, ...
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