grapple
- Verb. (transitive) to seize something and hold it firmly.
- Verb. (transitive) (figuratively) to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; normally used with "with".
- Verb. (intransitive) to use a grapple.
- Verb. (intransitive) to wrestle or tussle.
- Noun. (nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron.
- Noun. (uncountable) the act of grappling.
- Noun. a close hand-to-hand struggle.
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