Grapple (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The rescue team used a grapple to retrieve the stranded hikers from the cliff face.
• A grapple was attached to the end of the rope to help the climber ascend the rock wall.
• The firefighters employed a grapple to pull the burning debris away from the building.
• The grapple on the end of the rope snagged the edge of the roof, allowing the worker to pull himself up.
• The search and rescue team threw a grapple across the chasm to create a makeshift bridge.

Synonyms

• Grappling Iron
• Grappler
• Grappling Hook
• Grapnel

Hypernyms

• Tool

Hyponyms

• Crampon

Meaning ²

A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Clamshell

Hypernyms

• Dredging Bucket

Meaning 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".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Wrestle
• Grappling
• Hand-to-hand Struggle
• Wrestling

Hypernyms

• Struggle

Related Words

• Grapple (verb)