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GRAPL/ˈɡræpl/

To grapple is to struggle to hold or deal with something difficult: grapple with the n, grapple with a clause. Struggle (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a wreath will not fill a blank cell.

Meaning

To struggle to hold or deal with something difficult (from struggle, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Grapple with the blank n in the methods cell; a wreath will not fill it.”
• “Struggle is already in this course. Wrestle is the close twin. A wreath is ceremony. A cell is a count. Put the number in; then hang the wreath if the finding still stands.”

Good to know

Struggle to deal with. Everyday: struggle (already in the dictionary). A wreath ≠ a filled n.

Near in meaning

struggle, wrestle, contend

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