GRAPPLE

(noun) the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
"they had a fierce wrestle", "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
synonyms : grappling , hand-to-hand struggle , wrestle , wrestling
(noun) a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
synonyms : clamshell
(noun) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
synonyms : grapnel , grappler , grappling hook , grappling iron
(verb) to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
"the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
synonyms : grip
(verb) come to terms with
"We got by on just a gallon of gas", "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
synonyms : contend , cope , deal , get by , make do , make out , manage

Selected Mnemonic for grapple

(Tag: Global) grapple ~ grab + apple : the two men grappled with each other for several minutes to GRAB the APPLE
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Mnemonics for grapple

(Tag: ) this when pronounced together..sounds like grapes and apples...so a fox STRUGGLING TO eat grapes and apple....
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(Tag: ) gRAPplE...concentrate on de capped letters.when someone tries to rape a girl,she grapples with the rapist
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(Tag: english,wwe) grapple->if you follow wwe..ders a guy called carlito who eats apple generally and spits it on d opponent..
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