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to grapple
01
agarrar, segurar com força
to seize hold of someone forcefully or aggressively
Transitive: to grapple sb/sth
Exemplos
The police officer grappled the suspect's arm, preventing them from escaping.
O policial agarrou o braço do suspeito, impedindo que ele escapasse.
The security guard grappled the shoplifter, holding them until the authorities arrived.
O guarda de segurança agarrou o ladrão, segurando-o até as autoridades chegarem.
02
lutar com, enfrentar
to engage in a determined effort to confront and resolve a problem or obstacle
Transitive: to grapple with a problem or obstacle
Exemplos
The team had to grapple with the complex task of integrating new technology into their existing infrastructure.
A equipe teve que lutar com a tarefa complexa de integrar nova tecnologia em sua infraestrutura existente.
She grappled with her fear of public speaking, seeking ways to overcome it and improve her confidence.
Ela lutou com seu medo de falar em público, buscando maneiras de superá-lo e melhorar sua confiança.
03
lutar, brigar
to wrestle or struggle closely with someone, using hands or the body
Intransitive: to grapple | to grapple with sb
Exemplos
Every Saturday, the siblings playfully grapple in the backyard.
Todo sábado, os irmãos lutam brincando no quintal.
Last week, he skillfully grappled with his opponent in the martial arts tournament.
Na semana passada, ele habilmente lutou com seu oponente no torneio de artes marciais.
Grapple
01
luta corpo a corpo, combate próximo
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
02
gancho, arpão
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
03
balde de dragagem, balde de draga com dobradiças como a concha de um molusco
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
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