English Explanatory Dictionary

grappling hook

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

grăpʹ(ə-)lĭng ho͝ok' /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-grappling hook.wav

Word forms

grappling hook grappling hooks

Synonyms

grappling grappling iron
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