grappling iron
grappling iron · grappling irons
A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships togetherA metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.
US/ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn/
Meaning
1 sensesA metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.
More definitions
- a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
Translations
1 languagesForms
plural: grappling irons| Singular | grappling iron |
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| Plural | grappling irons |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope:grapnelgrapplegrapplergrappling hook
See also
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