grapple | Definition of grapple

grapple

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of grapple

1 to seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery

two sumo wrestlers grappling like a pair of mammoth bears

Synonyms of grapple

rassle, scuffle, tussle, wrestle

Words Related to grapple

battle, clash (with), combat, contend, duel, fight, war (against)

bash, batter, beat, buffet, hit, punch, slug, strike

brawl, skirmish

2 to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

a crane grappled the sunken boat and hoisted it above water

Synonyms of grapple

bag, capture, catch, collar, cop [slang], corral, get, glom, grab, hook, land, nab, nail, net, nobble [British slang], rap, seize, snag, snap (up), snare, snatch, trap

Words Related to grapple

glove, halter, lasso, rope

apprehend, arrest, detain

clasp, clutch, fasten (on), fist, grasp, grip, hold, latch (on or onto), secure

enmesh (also immesh), ensnare, entangle, entrap, mesh

abduct, kidnap, spirit (away or off)

Phrases Synonymous with grapple

Near Antonyms of grapple

discharge, free, liberate, release

drop, loosen, unhand

Antonyms of grapple