grapples
A grapple is when two people or things are struggling to catch or hold onto each other. It's also an act of grabbing or seizing something firmly.
When we use the word "grapple" in everyday life, it often means that someone or something is trying really hard to catch up with or understand something else. For example, a student might grapple with complex math concepts, struggling to get their head around them. A politician might grapple with a tough decision, trying to find the right solution. In some cases, "grapple" can also mean to grab or seize something quickly, like when you're trying to catch a ball in mid-air.
noun
A close hand-to-hand struggle; the act of grappling.
verb
To seize something and hold it firmly.
noun
A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
verb
To fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly.
Real examples of "grapples" in context
