grapple

noun

1.
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
grapnel grappler grappling hook grappling iron
2.
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
clamshell
3.
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
handplay grappling hand-to-hand struggle wrestle wrestling
Derived from:
grapple