Grapple: meaning, definitions and examples
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grapple
[ ˈɡræpəl ]
combat
To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; to wrestle.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He grappled with his opponent in the wrestling match.
- The two warriors grappled fiercely in the battlefield.
mentally
To come to terms or deal with something difficult or challenging.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had to grapple with the loss of her loved one.
- The company had to grapple with the financial crisis.
Translations
Translations of the word "grapple" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lutar
🇮🇳 लड़ाई करना
🇩🇪 kämpfen
🇮🇩 bergulat
🇺🇦 боротися
🇵🇱 zmagać się
🇯🇵 取っ組み合う (とっくみあう)
🇫🇷 lutter
🇪🇸 luchar
🇹🇷 mücadele etmek
🇰🇷 싸우다
🇸🇦 صراع
🇨🇿 zápasit
🇸🇰 zápasiť
🇨🇳 格斗
🇸🇮 boriti se
🇮🇸 glíma
🇰🇿 күресу
🇬🇪 ბრძოლა
🇦🇿 mübarizə etmək
🇲🇽 luchar
Word origin
The word 'grapple' has its origins in the Old French word 'grapil' which means a hook. It later evolved into 'grappler' in Middle English, referring to a person who wrestles. Over time, 'grapple' came to encompass both the physical act of wrestling and metaphorical struggles. The term has been used in various contexts to depict the idea of grappling with challenges or engaging in combat without weapons.