Grapple
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
"They had a fierce wrestle"
"We watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully"
(2) A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
(3) A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
verb
(4) To grip or seize, as in a wrestling match
"The two men grappled with each other for several minutes"
(5) Come to terms or deal successfully with
"We got by on just a gallon of gas"
"They made do on half a loaf of bread every day"