Definition of grapple

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Grapple (v. t.) To seize; to lay fast hold of; to attack at close quarters: as, to grapple an antagonist..

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Engrapple :: Engrapple (v. t. & i.) To grapple.
Grapple :: Grapple (v. i.) To use a grapple; to contend in close fight; to attach one's self as if by a grapple, as in wrestling; to close; to seize one another..
Ingrapple :: Ingrapple (v. t. & i.) To seize; to clutch; to grapple.
Grappled :: Grappled (imp. & p. p.) of Grappl.
Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a grab..
Scuffle :: Scuffle (v. i.) To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.
Grapplement :: Grapplement (n.) A grappling; close fight or embrace.
Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) To fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly..
Lock :: Lock (n.) A grapple in wrestling.
Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) A grappling iron.
Close :: Close (n.) A grapple in wrestling.
Close :: Close (v. i.) To grapple; to engage in hand-to-hand fight.
Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) To seize; to lay fast hold of; to attack at close quarters: as, to grapple an antagonist..
Grappling :: Grappling (n.) A grapple; a struggle. A match for yards in fight, in grappling for the bear..
Grapnel :: Grapnel (n.) A small anchor, with four or five flukes or claws, used to hold boats or small vessels; hence, any instrument designed to grapple or hold; a grappling iron; a grab; -- written also grapline, and crapnel..
Tackle :: Tackle (n.) To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game..
Grapple :: Grapple (v. t.) A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler's hold.
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