grapple in WordNet English dictionary

1. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
   clamshell  grapple 
   
2. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
   grapnel  grapple  grappler  grappling hook  grappling iron 
   
3. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
   "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
   wrestle  wrestling  grapple  grappling  hand-to-hand struggle 
   

1. come to terms with
   "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
   cope  get by  make out  make do  contend  grapple  deal  manage 
   
2. to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
   "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
   grapple  grip