grapples Meaning & Definition
What Does Grapples Mean?
As a noun, grapples means plural of grapple. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of grapple. As a verb, it means To seize something and hold it firmly.
Grapples Definition (Noun)
- plural of grapple
Grapples as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of grapple
Noun
- A close hand-to-hand struggle; the act of grappling.
Verb
- To seize something and hold it firmly.
- To wrestle or tussle.
- (with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem.
to grapple with one's conscience
Noun
- A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
Verb
- To fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly.
- To climb (whether by means of a grapple and rope, or by hand, etc).
- To use a grapple (for example to attempt to find, hook, and raise a net or cable).
- To hook and raise with a grapple.
Synonyms of Grapples
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Grapples synonyms and antonyms →Grapples in a Sentence
to grapple with one's conscience