grappling hook
grappling hook · grappling hooks
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A type of hook attached to a line and designed to be thrown at a target for the…A type of hook attached to a line and designed to be thrown at a target (e.g. rigging of an enemy ship) for the purpose of catching hold of it.
US/ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/
Meaning
1 sensesA type of hook attached to a line and designed to be thrown at a target (e.g. rigging of an enemy ship) for the purpose of catching hold of it.
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More definitions
- a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
Translations
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By meaning 1
a type of hook:
Forms
plural: grappling hooks| Singular | grappling hook |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope:grapnelgrapplegrapplergrappling iron