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grapple
UK /ˈɡɹæpəl/ US /ˈɡɹæpəl/
verb 7noun 5
Definitions
verb
1
To seize something and hold it firmly.
2
To wrestle or tussle.
3
To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with.
to grapple with one's conscience
Class 4 2-6-4T No. 42098 grapples with the 1 in 63 to Troutbeck at the head of the "Lakes Express".
noun
1
A close hand-to-hand struggle.
2
The act of grappling. (uncountable)
noun
1
A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
2
A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
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