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grapple

The correct spelling is grapple.

How to pronounce grapple

/ˈɡɹæpəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈɡɹæpəl/

Say it like: Gra-ppl-e

The correct spelling is grapple. A close hand-to-hand struggle; the act of grappling. For example: "to grapple with one's conscience"

Usage Examples

to grapple with one's conscience

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A close hand-to-hand struggle; the act of grappling.
  2. 2.A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.

verb

  1. 1.To seize something and hold it firmly.
  2. 2.To wrestle or tussle.
  3. 3.(with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem.
  4. 4.To fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly.
  5. 5.To climb (whether by means of a grapple and rope, or by hand, etc).

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