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Word: Grapple
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English (as a noun denoting a grappling hook): from Old French grapil, from Provençal, diminutive of grapa ‘hook’, of Germanic origin; related to grape. The verb dates from the mid 16th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡrapl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle
Short Definition:engage in close fight without weapons
Examples:- passers-by grappled with the man after the knife attack
Definition:
seize or hold with a grappling hook.
Short Definition:seize or hold with grappling hook
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