Grapple: meaning, definitions and examples

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grapple

[ ˈɡræpəl ]

Verb / Noun

^{Context #1 | Verb}

combat

To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; to wrestle.

Synonyms

fight, struggle, wrestle.

Examples of usage

He grappled with his opponent in the wrestling match.
The two warriors grappled fiercely in the battlefield.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

mentally

To come to terms or deal with something difficult or challenging.

Synonyms

confront, cope, deal with.

Examples of usage

She had to grapple with the loss of her loved one.
The company had to grapple with the financial crisis.

^{Context #3 | Noun}

tool

A device consisting of a metal shaft with two or more prongs, used for gripping or holding.

Synonyms

claw, grip, hook.

Examples of usage

The climber used a grapple to grab onto the rocky surface.
The crane operator controlled the grapple to lift heavy loads.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,140, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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17137 nationalistic
17138 burgeoning
17139 dogmas
17140 grapple
17141 loins
17142 knotted
17143 inconspicuous
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