1. the act of wrestling or fighting in close contact
2. a hook or iron instrument used for seizing and holding
Usage: nautical; technical

1. struggling to deal with or understand something difficult
Usage: present participle of grapple
2. fighting or wrestling with someone in close physical contact
Usage: present participle of grapple

Examples

• She is grappling with the complex math problem.
• The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
• The two wrestlers were grappling on the mat.
• He spent hours grappling with the decision.
• The ship used a grappling hook to secure the cargo.
• The detective is grappling with conflicting evidence.
• After much grappling, they reached an agreement.