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- pronunciation:
- grae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a metal hook with several claws used to drag objects closer or secure them; grapnel.
- synonyms:
- grapnel
- similar words:
- anchor, hook
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definition 2: |
a seizing, gripping, or wrestling action.
- synonyms:
- clinch, grasp, grip, hold
- similar words:
- grab, grope, snatch, squeeze
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related words: |
grip, lock, wrestle |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
grapples, grappling, grappled |
definition: |
to grasp, seize, or secure with or as if with a grapple.
- synonyms:
- hook
- similar words:
- catch, drag, grab, grip, haul, pull, seize, snatch, tug
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related words: |
clasp |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat.
The policeman and the robber grappled for the fallen pistol.- synonyms:
- strive, wrestle
- similar words:
- battle, clinch, contend, struggle
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definition 2: |
to struggle to master a difficult object, problem, or opponent (often fol. by "with").
She grappled with the tangled mass of wires.The government is grappling with inflation.- synonyms:
- battle, contend, strive, struggle, wrestle
- similar words:
- face up to
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definition 3: |
to use a grapple.
- similar words:
- catch, grip, haul, pull, seize on, tug
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related words: |
agonize, combat, come to blows, compete, contest, cope, tussle |
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derivation: |
grappler (n.) |
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