grapple

verbB2 · Upper-intermediate

Struggle to deal with a difficult problem.

Meanings of «grapple»

1 · verb

struggle to deal with a difficult problem

The team is trying to grapple with the new tax laws.

2 · verb

to take hold of someone and fight by gripping them

The two wrestlers grapple fiercely on the mat.

Similar: wrestle grip tackle

Translation

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«grapple» in 17 languages

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HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

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The difference between similar words

fight with someone

fightthe general word; hitting, kicking, or with weaponsThe two boys fought in the yard.

wrestlehold and push, trying to throw someone downThe brothers wrestled on the grass.

grapplegrab someone and struggle, often to stop themThe guard grappled with the thief at the door.

← graphically grappling →