grapple

• Sustantivo que designa una agarre firme en la lucha, una presa fuerte o un dispositivo para enganchar o sujetar algo, como un gancho de abordaje.

A noun referring to a wrestling hold, a firm grip, or a device used for grasping, such as a grappling hook.

1. Wrestling holdB2formal

   A hold or grip used in wrestling or hand-to-hand combat.

   Llave de lucha

   • The wrestler applied a tight grapple on his opponent.
   • He broke free from the grapple and counterattacked.
   • The two fighters were locked in a grapple for several minutes.

   Sinónimosclinchclutchgraspgripholdlock

2. Climbing toolC1formal

   A device with hooks or claws used for grasping or holding, especially in climbing.

   Grapa de escalada

   • The mountaineer used a grapple to secure his rope.
   • The ship's crew threw a grapple to catch the drifting boat.
   • He attached a grapple to the edge of the cliff for safety.

   Sinónimosgrapnelgrappling hookgrappling iron

• Verbo que denota la acción de luchar o forcejear con algo física o metafóricamente, a menudo implicando un esfuerzo difícil para resolver un problema o desafío.

A verb used to indicate the act of struggling or wrestling with something physically or metaphorically, often implying a difficult effort to deal with a problem or challenge.

1. Physical struggleB2formal

   To engage in a close, physical fight or struggle, often involving grabbing and wrestling.

   luchar cuerpo a cuerpo

   • The two wrestlers grappled on the mat for several minutes.
   • He grappled with the thief to retrieve his wallet.
   • Soldiers were trained to grapple with enemies in hand-to-hand combat.

   Sinónimosclashfightscufflestruggletusslewrestle

   Antónimoslet goreleasesurrenderyield

2. Mental struggleB2formal

   To try hard to understand or deal with a difficult problem or situation.

   Luchar mentalmente, esforzarse por comprender

   • She is still grappling with the complex mathematical equation.
   • The team grappled with the ethical implications of their decision.
   • He grappled with feelings of guilt after the accident.

   Sinónimosbattleconfrontcontendcope withfacestruggletacklewrestle