nounπShareA close hand-to-hand struggle; the act of grappling."The grapple between the two brothers over the last slice of pizza was intense. "actionsportmilitarywarbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seize something and hold it firmly."The toddler tried to grapple the bright red balloon from his older brother's hand. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wrestle or tussle."The children began to grapple playfully on the living room floor. "actionsportbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem."Before making a decision about the new project, she had to grapple with the potential risks and benefits. "mindphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something."The construction worker used the grapple to hoist the heavy beam onto the roof. "nauticalmilitaryweapontechnicalitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly."The construction workers used heavy chains to grapple the old bridge section to the crane, preparing it for removal. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo climb (whether by means of a grapple and rope, or by hand, etc)."The mountain climber had to grapple up the steep cliff face to reach the summit. "actionwaybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a grapple (for example to attempt to find, hook, and raise a net or cable)."The diver used a grapple to hook the damaged fishing net and raise it to the boat. "nauticalsailingactiontechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hook and raise with a grapple."The workers used a grapple to lift the heavy equipment onto the truck. "nauticalsailingmilitaryweaponactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
