n.
1.a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding
2.a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
3.the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat grapple v.
1.come to terms or deal successfully with
2.to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
Idiom of the Day
save face
to preserve one`s good reputation or dignity when something has happened to hurt it
Our boss is responsible for many problems in our company. He wants to quit before he is fired so that he can save face.