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grapple

2 entries found.

Main Entry: 1grap·ple
Pronunciation: \ˈgra-pəl\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English grappel grappling hook, from Old French *grappelle, diminutive of grape hook — more at grape
Date: 1601

1 a : the act or an instance of grappling b : a hand-to-hand struggle c : a contest for superiority or mastery
2 : a bucket similar to a clamshell but usually having more jaws


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