grapple
n 1: a device 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." [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}]