grapple :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

wrestling, grappling, wrestle, hand-to-hand struggle

n. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"

grapnel, grappler, grappling iron, grappling hook

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

grip

v. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match; "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"

deal, cope, contend, get by, manage

v. come to terms or deal successfully with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"

grasp, grip, hold on

v. hold firmly

hold out, stand firm, resist, withstand, offer resistance

v. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

refuse, defy, resist

v. elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"

defy, withstand, hold up under

v. resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"

stand, bear, stomach, brook, suffer, endure, tolerate, abide, put up with

v. put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"

handle, treat, treat with, do by

v. interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"

handle, care for, deal with, manage

v. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"

fight, struggle

v. make a strenuous or labored effort; "She struggled for years to survive without welfare"; "He fought for breath"

suffer, endure, be subjected to

v. undergo or be subjected to; "He suffered the penalty"; "Many saints suffered martyrdom"

declare, state clearly

v. state emphatically and authoritatively; "He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with"

say, aver, allege

v. report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money"

argue, indicate, argue for

v. give evidence of; "The evidence argues for your claim"; "The results indicate the need for more work"

challenge, ask for identification

v. ask for identification; "The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard"

tussle, muss

v. make messy or untidy; "the child mussed up my hair"

twist, wriggle, squirm, wrestle, worm, writhe

v. to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"; "The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace"

act, run, go, work, function, operate

v. perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"

rally, ride, tease, rag, taunt, cod, bait, twit, tantalize

v. harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"

endeavor, endeavour, strive

v. attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy"

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