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grappling iron

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grappling iron, hook
n
(Engineering / Tools) a grapnel, esp one used for securing ships
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Noun1.grappling iron - a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holdinggrappling iron - a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
grapnel, grapple, grappling hook, grappler
crampon, crampoon - a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects
claw, hook - a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
tool - an implement used in the practice of a vocation
Translations
grappling iron [ˈgræplɪŋˌaɪən] N (Naut) → rezón m
grappling iron [ˈgræplɪŋˌaɪən] n (Naut) → grappino
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