Grapple

  • 41grapple-grummit — the technical term for something that you forget the name of , or don t know what it s called. Would you pass me the GRAPPLE GRUMMIT over there?No, no, the other one! …

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  • 42grapple with — struggle to deal with (a problem). → grapple …

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  • 43grapple-plant — grappˈle plant noun A S African herbaceous plant (Harpagophytum procumbens) of the family Pedaliaceae, with woody hook like growths on its fruits • • • Main Entry: ↑grapple …

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  • 44grapple — 1. verb /ˈɡɹæp.əl/ a) to seize something and hold it firmly b) to ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; normally used with with . 2. noun /ˈɡɹæp.əl/ a) a device consisting of …

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  • 45grapple — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. seize, grasp, clutch, struggle, contend. See opposition, contention. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [Fasten] Syn. hook, catch, close; see fasten 1 , join 1 . 2. [Fight hand to hand] Syn. engage, close,… …

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  • 46grapple — grap·ple || græpl n. wrestling, struggling; scuffle, fist fight; grip, hand hold (Wrestling) v. struggle with; wrestle; attack; grip and hold (Wrestling) …

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  • 47grapple — I. v. a. Seize, gripe or grip, grasp, catch, clasp, clutch, lay hold of. II. n. 1. Close hug, close fight. 2. Grappling irons …

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  • 48grapple — verb 1) the policemen grappled with him Syn: wrestle, struggle, tussle; brawl, fight, scuffle, battle 2) he grappled his prey Syn: seize, grab, catch, catch hold of, take hold of …

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  • 49grapple — grap·ple …

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  • 50grapple — verb 1) the police grappled with him Syn: wrestle, struggle, tussle, scuffle, battle 2) grappling with addiction Syn: deal, cope, get to grips, tackle, confront, face …

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