Grapple+with
41Grapple yarders — A grapple yarder is a piece of large crawler tracked logging equipment with tongs used to move logs. It is used primarily on the Pacific West Coast of North America.They have since replaced yarders. Some units are made by Madill of Nanaimo,… …
42grapple-plant — grappˈle plant noun A S African herbaceous plant (Harpagophytum procumbens) of the family Pedaliaceae, with woody hook like growths on its fruits • • • Main Entry: ↑grapple …
43grapple — v. & n. v. 1 intr. (often foll. by with) fight at close quarters or in close combat. 2 intr. (foll. by with) try to manage or overcome a difficult problem etc. 3 tr. a grip with the hands; come to close quarters with. b seize with or as with a… …
44grapple — verb 1) the policemen grappled with him Syn: wrestle, struggle, tussle; brawl, fight, scuffle, battle 2) he grappled his prey Syn: seize, grab, catch, catch hold of, take hold of …
45grapple — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. seize, grasp, clutch, struggle, contend. See opposition, contention. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [Fasten] Syn. hook, catch, close; see fasten 1 , join 1 . 2. [Fight hand to hand] Syn. engage, close,… …
46grapple — 1. verb /ˈɡɹæp.əl/ a) to seize something and hold it firmly b) to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; normally used with with . 2. noun /ˈɡɹæp.əl/ a) a device consisting of …
47grapple — verb 1) the police grappled with him Syn: wrestle, struggle, tussle, scuffle, battle 2) grappling with addiction Syn: deal, cope, get to grips, tackle, confront, face …
48grapple — grap·ple || græpl n. wrestling, struggling; scuffle, fist fight; grip, hand hold (Wrestling) v. struggle with; wrestle; attack; grip and hold (Wrestling) …
49grapple dredge — noun : a dredger that operates with a clamshell, orange peel, or other bucket …
50grapple plant — noun : an herb (Harpagophytum procumbens) of southern Africa having woody fruits with hooked or barbed thorns * * * a procumbent, thorny plant, Harpagophytum procumbens, of southern Africa. Also called wait a bit. [1815 25] …
