grapple- root words — words with the grapple- root

The root grapple- comes from Old French grapil, meaning grappling hook. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including grapple. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the grapple- root

Explore words with grapple- — words containing the grapple- root and sharing its sense of "grappling hook". Examples include grapple. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does grapple- mean?

The grapple- root means grappling hook, from Old French grapil. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.