grappling iron
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of grappling iron
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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Yet we decided, chiefly by my entreaty, to try the grappling iron, and it was ultimately arranged that each man should be allowed three attempts, after the hooks had been lowered down.
From The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia by Ferryman, A. F. Mockler
At that instant I suddenly arose and threw the grappling iron.
From Tales of the Fish Patrol by Varian, George
A grappling iron swung from beneath almost struck him in the face.
From The Gentleman A Romance of the Sea by Ollivant, Alfred
In the mean time, he lashed the anchor to the bows of the vessel in such a way that the fluke should pierce the side of the boat, and serve as a grappling iron.
From King Philip Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
Darwin began to put down a grappling iron on the outer side of the reef and to drag up coral.
From The Meaning of Evolution by Schmucker, Samuel Christian
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