Definitions

1. verb

to catch or seize something, especially by the neck or throat

“The police had to engrapple the suspect to the ground to prevent him from escaping.”

2. noun

a sudden or violent grip or seizure of something

“The engrapple of the rope caused the sailor to lose his balance.”

3. verb

to gain a strong hold or grasp of something

“After several attempts, she finally managed to engrapple the concept and understand it.”