English Explanatory Dictionary

grappling iron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.

Pronunciation

grăpʹ(ə-)lĭng ī'ərn /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn/

Word forms

grappling iron grappling irons

Synonyms

grappling grappling hook
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