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

[ Syn: grapnel , grappler , grappling hook , grappling iron ]

a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

[ Syn: clamshell ]

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

[ Syn: wrestle , wrestling , grappling , hand-to-hand struggle ]

come to terms with; We got by on just a gallon of gas; They made do on half a loaf of bread every day

[ Syn: cope , get by , make out , make do , contend , deal , manage ]

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

[ Syn: grip ]