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Grapple vs Engulf - What's the difference?

grapple | engulf |


In lang=en terms the difference between grapple and engulf

is that grapple is to fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly while engulf is to surround; to cover.

As verbs the difference between grapple and engulf

is that grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly while engulf is to overwhelm.

As a noun grapple

is (nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron.

Jostle vs Grapple - What's the difference?

jostle | grapple |


In lang=en terms the difference between jostle and grapple

is that jostle is to contend or vie in order to acquire something while grapple is to fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly.

As verbs the difference between jostle and grapple

is that jostle is (ambitransitive) to bump into or brush against while in motion; to push aside while grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly.

As nouns the difference between jostle and grapple

is that jostle is an experience in which jostling occurs while grapple is (nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron.

Grapple vs Scramble - What's the difference?

grapple | scramble |


In lang=en terms the difference between grapple and scramble

is that grapple is to fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly while scramble is to gather or collect by scrambling.

As verbs the difference between grapple and scramble

is that grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly while scramble is to move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.

As nouns the difference between grapple and scramble

is that grapple is (nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron while scramble is a rush or hurry.

As an interjection scramble is

(uk) shouted when something desirable is thrown into a group of people who individually want that item.

Grapple vs Look - What's the difference?

grapple | look |


As a verb grapple

is to seize something and hold it firmly.

As a noun grapple

is (nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron.

As a proper noun look is

or look can be .

Grapple vs Quarrel - What's the difference?

grapple | quarrel |


In lang=en terms the difference between grapple and quarrel

is that grapple is to fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly while quarrel is to find fault; to cavil.

As verbs the difference between grapple and quarrel

is that grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly while quarrel is to disagree.

As nouns the difference between grapple and quarrel

is that grapple is (nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron while quarrel is a verbal dispute or heated argument or quarrel can be a diamond-shaped piece of coloured glass forming part of a stained glass window.

Grapple vs Combat - What's the difference?

grapple | combat |


In lang=en terms the difference between grapple and combat

is that grapple is to fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As verbs the difference between grapple and combat

is that grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly while combat is to fight with; to struggle for victory against.

As nouns the difference between grapple and combat

is that grapple is (nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron while combat is a battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory.

Cope vs Grapple - What's the difference?

cope | grapple |


As verbs the difference between cope and grapple

is that cope is while grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly.

As a noun grapple is

(nautical) a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron.

Battle vs Grapple - What's the difference?

battle | grapple |


In intransitive terms the difference between battle and grapple

is that battle is to join in battle; to contend in fight; as, to battle over theories while grapple is to wrestle or tussle.

In transitive terms the difference between battle and grapple

is that battle is to assail in battle; to fight or struggle while grapple is to fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly.

As verbs the difference between battle and grapple

is that battle is to nourish; feed while grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly.

As nouns the difference between battle and grapple

is that battle is a general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; an engagement; a combat while grapple is a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron.

As an adjective battle

is improving; nutritious; fattening.

As a proper noun Battle

is {{surname|habitational|from=Middle English}} from places in England that have been sites of a battle.

Grapple vs Release - What's the difference?

grapple | release |


In transitive terms the difference between grapple and release

is that grapple is to fasten, as with a grapple; to fix; to join indissolubly while release is to lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

Grapple vs Cripple - What's the difference?

grapple | cripple |


As verbs the difference between grapple and cripple

is that grapple is to seize something and hold it firmly while cripple is to make someone a cripple; to cause someone to get a physical disability.

As nouns the difference between grapple and cripple

is that grapple is a device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grapnel or grappling iron while cripple is a person who has severely impaired physical abilities because of deformation, injury, or amputation of parts of the body.

As an adjective cripple is

crippled.

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