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grappin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.

Senses

grappin is used for these senses in English:

  • grapple A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
  • grappling hook A type of hook attached to a line and designed to be thrown at a target (e.g. rigging of an enemy ship) for the purpose of catching hold of it.

grapple — full definition

  1. verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
  2. verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
  3. noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.

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