grapple

grapple (with someone) (for something)

to fight or scuffle with someone to get hold of something. The cop grappled with the thief for the gun. He grappled for the gun with Max.

grapple with something

Fig. to deal with a problem; to get a "good hold" on a problem. I have enough to grapple with now. No more problems, please. I cannot grapple with any additional problems.

grapple with

To be engaged with the complications or problems presented by something; struggle with: Some parts of the world are grappling with overpopulation.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Jeremy	['dʒerimi]
Euthalia	-	Ancient Greek
Fannie	FAN-ee	English
Antonio	ahn-TO-nyo (Spanish, Italian)	Spanish, Italian, Croatian
Akilina	-	Russian
Yermolai	-	Russian