grappling hook

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A grappling hook.

Pronunciation

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  • (General American) enPR: grăpʹ(ə-)lĭng ho͝ok', IPA(key): /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/
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  • Hyphenation: grap‧pling hook

Noun

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grappling hook (plural grappling hooks)

  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.
    • 1946 March and April, C. R. L. Coles, “Re-Railing the Locomotive at Bourne End”, in Railway Magazine, page 96:
      The jibs were extended partially, and the grappling-hooks attached to steel cables, which had been positioned under the engine a week previously.

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