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to grapple
01
empoigner, agripper
to seize hold of someone forcefully or aggressively
Transitive: to grapple sb/sth
Exemples
The security guard grappled the shoplifter, holding them until the authorities arrived.
Le gardien de sécurité a empoigné le voleur à l'étalage, le maintenant jusqu'à l'arrivée des autorités.
02
se débattre avec, lutter contre
to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle
Transitive: to grapple with a problem or obstacle
Exemples
She grappled with her fear of public speaking, seeking ways to overcome it and improve her confidence.
Elle a lutté contre sa peur de parler en public, cherchant des moyens de la surmonter et d'améliorer sa confiance.
03
se battre, lutter
to wrestle or struggle closely with someone, using hands or the body
Intransitive: to grapple | to grapple with sb
Exemples
Last week, he skillfully grappled with his opponent in the martial arts tournament.
La semaine dernière, il a habilement lutté avec son adversaire dans le tournoi d'arts martiaux.
Grapple
01
corps à corps, lutte rapprochée
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
02
grappin, harpon
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
03
benne à griffes, godet dragueur
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
Arbre Lexical
grappler
grappling
grapple
