grapple, also (Spenser) graple /grapˈl/

1. An instrument for hooking or holding
2. A grasp, grip, hold or clutch
3. A state of being held or clutched

1. To seize
2. To lay fast hold of, grasp or grip

1. To contend in close fight
2. To wrestle mentally (with)

grapˈlement noun (Spenser)

A close fight

grappˈler noun

grappˈle-plant noun

A S African herbaceous plant (Harpagophytum procumbens) of the family Pedaliaceae, with woody hook-like growths on its fruits

grappˈling-iron or grappˈling-hook noun

1. An instrument for grappling
2. A large grapnel for seizing hostile ships in naval engagements (historical)

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