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GRAPPLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Grapple.

How to pronounce grapple:

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Grapple - as a noun

A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grapnel10grappler13grappling hookgrappling iron
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tool4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clamshell16

The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

Example: "They had a fierce wrestle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grappling15hand-to-hand strugglewrestle10wrestling13

Grapple - as a verb

Succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

Example: "We got by on just a gallon of gas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contend10cope8deal5get bymake outmanage9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

Example: "The two men grappled with each other for several minutes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grip7

Example Sentences

"He engaged in a fierce grapple with his opponent during the wrestling match."
"The two teams were locked in a grapple for the ball."
"The grapple between the police and the protestors turned violent."
"She used her grapple to climb up the steep cliff."
"The astronaut attached the grapple to the space station."
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Word Game Points

Is GRAPPLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, grapple is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GRAPPLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GRAPPLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, grapple is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRAPPLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is GRAPPLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, grapple is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRAPPLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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