Both Uses

grapple
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The Two Towers
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Ropes with grappling hooks were hurled over the parapet faster than men could cut them or fling them back.†
Chpt 3.7 *
Grappling-hooks were hurled, and ladders raised.†
Chpt 3.7

Definitions:

(1) (grapple as in: grappled mentally)
to wrestle or struggle physically
(2) (grapple as in: grappled hand-to-hand)
to struggle mentally with a problem
(3) (grapple as in: grappling hooks)
a tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something; or pulling a rope attached to such a tool; or grabbing and holding
(4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
More rarely, grapple or grappling hook can be used as a noun to reference a tool (consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding) that is often thrown with a rope.