grapples Synonyms
grapples Meaning
grapples
a contest for superiority or mastery, an instrument for grabbing or gripping something, to attempt to deal, to use a grapple, to make a ship fast with a grappling hook, a hand-to-hand struggle, to grasp with the hands, a bucket (as on an excavating machine) having hinged jaws, the act of grappling, to seize or hold with or as if with a hooked instrument, the act or an instance of grappling, grappling hook, to bind closely, to begin to understand or deal with something in a direct or effective way, to seize and struggle with one another, to seize with or as if with a grapple (see grapple entry 1 sense 2)
grapples Sentence Examples
- The student grappled with the complex mathematical equation.
- The boxer grappled with his opponent in a fierce embrace.
- The politician grappled with moral dilemmas as he navigated the treacherous waters of power.
- The scientist grappled with the unknown, seeking to unravel the mysteries of nature.
- The artist grappled with his creative vision, striving to capture the essence of human emotion.
- The writer grappled with words, searching for the perfect combination to convey his thoughts.
- The explorer grappled with the unforgiving terrain, determined to reach his destination.
- The child grappled with a toy, his tiny hands struggling to manipulate its intricate parts.
- The locksmith grappled with the intricate lock, trying to decipher its secret mechanism.
- The chess player grappled with his opponent's strategy, considering each move with the utmost precision.
FAQs About the word grapples
a contest for superiority or mastery, an instrument for grabbing or gripping something, to attempt to deal, to use a grapple, to make a ship fast with a grappli
grasps,grips, clenches, clasps, handholds,holds, grabs, anchorages, leverages, seizures
releases,relinquishments,
The student grappled with the complex mathematical equation.
The boxer grappled with his opponent in a fierce embrace.
The politician grappled with moral dilemmas as he navigated the treacherous waters of power.
The scientist grappled with the unknown, seeking to unravel the mysteries of nature.
