grappling iron

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Pronunciation

• (GA) enPR: grăpʹ(ə-)lĭng ī'ərn, IPA: /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn/

Noun

grappling iron (plural grappling irons)

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

Synonyms

• grappling
• grappling hook

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