Grapples Meaning in English
word · lemma: grapple
Definition
To struggle or try hard to deal with a problem or challenge, or to physically fight or hold something tightly.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary. Often used as 'grapples with' (e.g., 'She grapples with a tough decision'). Can refer to both physical struggle (rare) and dealing with difficulties (common). Not the same as 'wrestle' or 'struggle'—'grapple' usually suggests active effort to solve or manage.
Spanish: lucha - lidia - forcejeaPortuguese (BR): luta - enfrenta - agarraPortuguese (PT): luta - enfrenta - agarraChinese (Simplified): 努力应对 - 扭打Chinese (Traditional): 努力應對 - 扭打Hindi: पहल करता है - संघर्ष करता हैArabic: يصارع - يتعامل بصعوبة معBengali: সংগ্রাম করে - মোকাবিলা করেRussian: борется - пытается справитьсяJapanese: 取り組む - 格闘するVietnamese: vật lộn - cố gắng giải quyếtKorean: 씨름하다 - 고군분투하다Turkish: mücadele eder - baş etmeye çalışırUrdu: جدوجہد کرتا ہے - مقابلہ کرتا ہےIndonesian: bergulat - berusaha keras
Example Sentences
She grapples with her homework every night.
basic
He grapples with the heavy box.
basic
The team grapples with a difficult problem.
basic
She still grapples with the loss of her friend.
natural
Our city grapples with rising rent prices every year.
natural
He grapples for words when he's nervous.
natural