Grapple+with
21grapple — verb (I) to fight or struggle with someone, holding them tightly (+ with): Two men grappled with a guard at the door. grapple with sth phrasal verb (T) to try hard to deal with a difficult problem: The Government is grappling with major areas of… …
22grapple — Synonyms and related words: abduct, adhere to, affix, anchor, annex, attach, battle, bear hug, belay, bite, box, brawl, broil, carry off, catch, cement, cinch, clamp, clash, clasp, cleave to, clench, clinch, cling, clinging, clip, close, clutch,… …
23grapple — verb 1》 engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons. 2》 (grapple with) struggle to deal with (a problem). 3》 archaic seize with a grapnel. noun 1》 an act of grappling. 2》 a grapnel. Derivatives grappler noun Origin ME: from OFr. grapil,… …
24grapple — v 1. seize, take hold of, snatch, grab; grip, clinch, hold, squeeze, press; fasten, secure, make fast, hook, catch, pin. 2.Usu. grapple with a. struggle, fight, wrestle, tussle, scuffle; encounter, clash, combat, battle, brawl.b. tackle, contend… …
25grapple — [ˈgræp(ə)l] verb grapple with sth …
26Grapple (Transformers) — Grapple is the name of a fictional character in the various Transformers universes. Due to trademark issues, he was released as Autobot Grapple when he was reissued by Hasbro. Transformers: Generation 1Transformers character name =Grapple… …
27Grapple truck — is a term used to described a truck that has a grapple loader mounted to its frame which is used for loading and sometimes hauling bulky waste. A grapple loader is defined by ANSI Z245.1 as:“a hydro mechanical device able to rotate on an axis… …
28Grāpple — (pronEng|ˈgreɪpəl) is the registered brand name for a commercially marketed apple that tastes like a grape. The product is created by injecting a Fuji apple with grape juice in a patented infusing process. [cite news | url =… …
29Grapple — can refer to: * Grappling, the act of controlling or attacking an opponent using grips and holds * Grapple (tool), a tool for grasping, hooking, and pulling objects * Grapple or skidder, a type of heavy machinery used in logging * Grapple truck,… …
30Grapple — Grap ple, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Grappled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Grappling}.] [F. grappiller, OF. graypil the grapple of a ship, fr. graper to pluck, prop., to seize, clutch; of German origin. See {Grape}.] 1. To seize; to lay fast hold of; to attack… …
