GRAPPLES Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word grapples. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GRAPPLES
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battles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle | ||||||||
contends | verbv | |||||||
verb • maintain or assert • have an argument about something • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | ||||||||
engages | verbv | |||||||
verb • carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in • consume all of one's attention or time • engage or hire for work • ask to represent; of legal counsel • give to in marriage • get caught • carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) • hire for work or assistance • engage for service under a term of contract • keep engaged | ||||||||
fights | verbv | |||||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle • an aggressive willingness to compete • an intense verbal dispute • a boxing or wrestling match verb • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight • fight against or resist strongly • make a strenuous or labored effort • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | ||||||||
struggles | nounn | |||||||
noun • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • strenuous effort verb • make a strenuous or labored effort • to exert strenuous effort against opposition • climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | ||||||||
tangles | verbv | |||||||
noun • a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven • something jumbled or confused verb • force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action • tangle or complicate • disarrange or rumple; dishevel • twist together or entwine into a confusing mass | ||||||||
tussles | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • disorderly fighting verb • fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters • make messy or untidy | ||||||||
wrestles | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat verb • combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force • engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • engage in a wrestling match | ||||||||
clamshell | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the shell of a clam • a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam | ||||||||
contend | verbv | |||||||
verb • maintain or assert • have an argument about something • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | ||||||||
cope | verbv | |||||||
noun • brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall • a long cloak; worn by a priest or bishop on ceremonial occasions verb • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available | ||||||||
deal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a particular instance of buying or selling • an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a plank of softwood (fir or pine board) • wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir) • the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time • the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement) • the act of distributing playing cards • the act of apportioning or distributing something verb • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • take into consideration for exemplifying purposes • take action with respect to (someone or something) • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • administer or bestow, as in small portions • do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • behave in a certain way towards others • distribute cards to the players in a game • direct the course of; manage or control • give out as one's portion or share • give (a specific card) to a player • sell (especially of illegal material) | ||||||||
grapnel | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope • a light anchor for small boats | ||||||||
grappler | nounn | |||||||
noun • combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground • a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope | ||||||||
grappling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat • the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down | ||||||||
grip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of grasping • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it • a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes • the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) • worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made • an intellectual hold or understanding • a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place verb • hold fast or firmly • to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe | ||||||||
manage | verbv | |||||||
verb • be successful; achieve a goal • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • watch and direct • achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods • carry on or function • handle effectively | ||||||||
wrestle | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat verb • combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force • engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) • engage in a wrestling match | ||||||||
wrestling | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat • the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down | ||||||||
get by | verbv | |||||||
verb • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • pass or move in front of • escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action | ||||||||