Grapple- Meaning and synonyms

Meaning as verb

Variation-  present participle: grappling

Meaning  1- Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. E.g.- "passers-by grappled with the man after the knife attack"

Synonyms-

wrestle

struggle

tussle

brawl

fight

scuffle

clash

combat

battle

close

engage

Meaning 2- Seize hold of (someone). E.g.- "he grappled the young man around the throat"

Synonyms-

seize

grab

grip

hold

grasp

clasp

clench

catch

Meaning 3 -  struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

"other towns are still grappling with the problem"

Synonyms-

tackle

confront

face

attack

Meaning as ARCHAIC-  Seize or hold with a grappling hook.

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Hindi meaning-

1. अँकड़ा आदि

2. क्रियागत अर्थों में फँसाने का काँटा

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Marathi meaning-

1. झुंबड

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Sanskrit meaning

गृह्णाति

संरभते

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