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Meaning of grappling hook

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

grappling hook

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/

noun

Definitions

  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.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/grappling%20hook

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