首页英语词典grapplegrapple英英释意

grapple

英 ['græp(ə)l] 美['græpl]
  • vi. 抓住;格斗;抓斗机
  • vt. 抓住;与…格斗
  • n. 抓住;格斗

英英释意


1. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
2. a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
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"