GRAP'PLE, v.t. 1. To seize; to lay fast hold on, either with the hands or with hooks. We say, a man grapples his antagonist, or a ship grapples another ship.2. To fasten; to fix, as the mind or heart. [Not in use.]GRAP'PLE, v.i. To seize; to contend in close fight, as wrestlers. To grapple with, to contend with, to struggle with successfully. GRAP'PLE, n. A seizing; close hug in contest; the wrestler's hold. 1. Close fight.2. A hook or iron instrument by which one ship fastens on another. |
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