graphology
- n the study of handwriting (especially as an indicator of the writer's character or disposition)
graphospasm
- n muscular spasms of thumb and forefinger while writing with a pen or pencil
grapnel
- n a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
- n a light anchor for small boats
grapo
- n an armed wing of the (illegal) Communist Party of Spain; seeks to overthrow the Spanish government and replace it with a Marxist-Leninist regime
grapple
- n a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
- n a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
- n the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
- v come to terms with
- v to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
the two men grappled with each other for several minutes
grappler
- n combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
- n a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
grappling
- n the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully - n the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down
- v come to terms with
- v to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match