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noun • a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope • a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam • the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat verb • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match | ||||||||
| 31% | 7 | Clandestine attempt to seize power | ||||||
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| 30% | 6 | To grab hold of or get a hold of quickly | ||||||
noun • a small fragment • obscene terms for female genitals • (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion • the act of catching an object with the hands verb • to grasp hastily or eagerly • to make grasping motions • take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom | ||||||||
Attempt To Get Hold Of Or Seize Crossword Clue
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GRAPPLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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GRAPPLE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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