1. (

• grapnel ,
• grapple ,
• grappler ,
• grappling_hook ,
• grappling_iron

) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope ;

2. (

• clamshell ,
• grapple ,

) a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam ;

3. (

• wrestle ,
• wrestling ,
• grapple ,
• grappling ,
• hand-to-hand_struggle

) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully" ;

1. (

• cope ,
• get_by ,
• make_out ,
• make_do ,
• contend ,
• grapple ,
• deal ,
• manage ,

) succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day" ;

2. (

• grapple ,
• grip ,

) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes" ;