grappling iron

Other forms: grappling irons

Definitions of grappling iron
  1. noun
    a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
    synonyms: grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook
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    types:
    crampon, crampoon
    a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects
    type of:
    tool
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
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