grapple
🇺🇸
/ˈɡræpl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡræpl/
verb
R
To physically struggle with someone or something, often to gain control.
The security guard had to grapple the intruder to prevent him from escaping.
R
To deal with a difficult problem or situation.
The company is grappling with the new regulations that affect their operations.
translation
To physically struggle with someone or something, often to gain control.; To deal with a difficult problem or situation.
Word Forms
3rd Present
grapples
Past
grappled
Perfect
grappled
Progressive
grappling