grapple
gra
ˈgræ
grā
pple
pəl
pēl
British pronunciation
/ɡɹˈæpə‍l/

Définition et signification de « grapple » en anglais

to grapple
01

empoigner, agripper

to seize hold of someone forcefully or aggressively
Transitive: to grapple sb/sth
to grapple definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The police officer grappled the suspect's arm, preventing them from escaping.
L'officier de police a empoigné le bras du suspect, l'empêchant de s'échapper.
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
example
Exemples
The team had to grapple with the complex task of integrating new technology into their existing infrastructure.
L'équipe a dû lutter avec la tâche complexe d'intégrer une nouvelle technologie dans leur infrastructure existante.
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
example
Exemples
Every Saturday, the siblings playfully grapple in the backyard.
Chaque samedi, les frères et sœurs luttent joyeusement dans le jardin.
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
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