单词 | grapple |
释义 | Word Frequency grapple(ˈɡræpəl) verb 1. to come to grips with (one or more persons), esp to struggle in hand-to-hand combat 2. (intransitive; foll by with) to cope or contend to grapple with a financial problem 3. (transitive) to secure with a grapple noun 4. any form of hook or metal instrument by which something is secured, such as a grapnel 5. a. the act of gripping or seizing, as in wrestling b. a grip or hold 6. a contest of grappling, esp a wrestling match Derived forms grappler (ˈgrappler) noun Word origin C16: from Old French grappelle a little hook, from grape hook; see grapnel |
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