Hyphenation of grapple

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word grapple? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

grap-ple

Definitions of grapple:

1.	A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding Often thrown with a rope
2.	A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
3.	The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat They had a fierce wrestle We watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully
4.	Come to terms with We got by on just a gallon of gas They made do on half a loaf of bread every day
5.	To grip or seize, as in a wrestling match The two men grappled with each other for several minutes

Synonyms of grapple:

noun	grapnel, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron, tool
noun	clamshell, dredging bucket
noun	wrestle, wrestling, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle, struggle
verb	cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, deal, manage, act, move
verb	grip, seize, prehend, clutch

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