Close and Grapple

Close

Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

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Grapple and close are semantically related in join topic. In some cases you can use "Grapple" instead a verb "Close".

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Grapple verb - To seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery.

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Close and grapple are semantically related in grab topic. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead a verb "Grapple".

Nearby Words: grappled, grappling

However, Inaho uses explosive reactive armor to temporarily disperse the plasma blade, allowing him to get in close and grapple the Kataphract.

Source: Anime / Aldnoah.Zero
The sword misses completely, but distracts the other fighter long enough for his opponent to close with him and grapple instead.

Source: Literature / Guardians of the Flame
While his grapple power was eventually Nerfed, his knockback was not and could still easily kill enemies up close.

Source: Game Breaker / Third-Person Shooter

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