grapple
grap-ple
noun
A close physical struggle or fight, especially without weapons.
"The two wrestlers were locked in a grapple."
verb
To try to understand or deal with a difficult problem or concept.
"She had to grapple with the complex issues."
verb
To engage in a close physical struggle or fight with someone.
"The security guard had to grapple with the intruder."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: grapnel, grappling hook, grappling iron, grappler, wrestle, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle, wrestling, clamshell, contend, make do, make out