English-Spanish translations for grapple

• arpeo

Definition of grapple

• To seize something and hold it firmly
• To fasten, as with a #Noun|grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly
• To use a grapple
• A tool with claw#Noun|claws or hook#Noun|hooks which is used to catch#Verb|catch or hold#Verb|hold something
• A close hand-to-hand struggle
• To climb

Examples

• to grapple with ones conscience

Related words

• grappling
• grappling hook
• grappling iron