grapple - noun

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

a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

grapple - verb

• come to terms with
• to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

grapple - thesaurus

clamshell   contend   cope   deal   grapnel   grappler   grappling   grip   manage   wrestle   wrestling