grapple (
http://definr.com/grapple)
n 1: a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding;
often thrown with a rope [syn:
grapnel,
grappler, {grappling
hook},
grappling iron]
2: a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam [syn:
clamshell]
3: the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had
a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling
with the bully" [syn:
wrestle,
wrestling,
grappling,
hand-to-hand struggle]
v 1: come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just
a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread
every day" [syn:
cope,
get by,
make out,
make do,
contend,
deal,
manage]
2: to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men
grappled with each other for several minutes" [syn:
grip]