What is the meaning of grapple?

noun

• A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope.
  • synonyms: grapnel, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron
• A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
  • synonyms: clamshell
• The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat.
  • usage: "they had a fierce wrestle"; "we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
  • synonyms: wrestle, wrestling, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle

verb

• Come to terms with.
  • usage: "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"
  • synonyms: cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, deal, manage
• To grip or seize, as in a wrestling match.
  • usage: "the two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
  • synonyms: grip