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take hold of vs grapple

grapple vs take hold of

take hold of is not a noun while grapple is a noun.

take hold of and grapple both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take hold of No No Yes No
grapple Yes No Yes No
As verbs, grapple is a hyponym of take hold of; that is, grapple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take hold of:
  • take hold of: take into your hands deliberately
  • grapple: to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
Other hyponyms of take hold of include nab, rack, claw, apprehend, arrest, collar, cop, nab, nail, pick up, capture, catch, get, collar, clasp, grip, grab, catch, grab, snap, snatch, snatch up, clench, clinch, grip.
take hold of (noun) grapple (noun)
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
take hold of (verb) grapple (verb)
take into your hands deliberately to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
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