Grapple

Pronunciation: /ˈɡræpəl/

Definitions of grapple

noun a hand-to-hand struggle or close fight

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a wrestling match where two men were in a grapple.

A2 The children had a playful grapple in the park.

B1 The politician found himself in a grapple with the media over his controversial statement.

B2 The team's grapple for power led to internal conflicts.

C1 The company's grapple with the changing market dynamics forced them to reevaluate their strategies.

C2 The artist's constant grapple with self-doubt fueled his creativity.

verb to struggle or wrestle with someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She grappled with the heavy suitcase to lift it onto the shelf.

A2 The students grappled with the difficult math problem for hours.

B1 The team grappled with the decision of whether to launch the new product.

B2 The company grappled with the challenges of expanding into international markets.

C1 The politician grappled with the issue of healthcare reform throughout their term.

C2 The scientist grappled with the complexities of quantum mechanics in their research.

Examples of grapple in a Sentence

formal The wrestler used his skills to grapple with his opponent in the ring.

informal I watched the two kids grapple over the last piece of cake at the party.

slang I had to grapple with my emotions after the breakup.

figurative The CEO had to grapple with the decision of whether to downsize the company.

Grammatical Forms of grapple

• past tense: grappled
• plural: grapples
• comparative: more grapple
• superlative: most grapple
• present tense: grapple
• future tense: will grapple
• perfect tense: have grappled
• continuous tense: is grappling
• singular: grapple
• positive degree: grapple
• infinitive: to grapple
• gerund: grappling
• participle: grappling

Origin and Evolution of grapple

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'grapple' originated from the Old French word 'grapil', which came from the Latin word 'crabula' meaning a small hook.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a hook or grappling iron used in combat or for climbing, the word 'grapple' evolved to also mean to engage in a physical struggle or to wrestle with something or someone. Over time, it has come to encompass a broader range of meanings including to tackle a problem or difficulty.