| 单词 | grapple |
| 释义 | grapple v. & n. --v 1. intr. (often foll. by with) fight at close quarters or in close combat. 2. intr. (foll. by with) try to manage or overcome a difficult problem etc. 3. tr. a grip with the hands; come to close quarters with. b seize with or as with a grapnel; grasp. --n 1. a a hold or grip in or as in wrestling. b a contest at close quarters. 2. a clutching-instrument; a grapnel. Phrases and idioms grappling-iron (or -hook) = GRAPNEL. Derivatives grappler n. Etymology: OF grapil (n.) f. Prov., dimin. of grapa hook (as GRAPNEL) |
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