gripe — meaning in English

English meaning

• grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
• seize verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.

Senses

gripe is used for these senses in English:

• grapple (transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.

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.

seize — full definition

1. verb To deliberately take hold of; to grab or capture.
2. verb To take advantage of (an opportunity or circumstance).
3. verb To take possession of (by force, law etc.).
4. verb To have a sudden and powerful effect upon.