grappling iron
Origin of grappling iron
First recorded in 1530–40
Also called grappling hook.
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Related Words for grappling iron
mainstay, grip, hold, defense, safeguard, support, comfort, stay, hook, fastener, protection, bower, ballast, security, foothold, pillar, mooring, staff, grapnel, kedgeExamples from the Web for grappling iron
Historical Examples of grappling iron
If only he would come near enough for me to get the grappling-iron into him!
Timar's Two WorldsMr Jkai
You haven't thrown your grappling-iron on a worthless building.
The ChouansHonore de Balzac
This is incorrect; it was not the grappling-iron, but the other (inland) end of the lever which was brought down to the ground.
Helps to Latin Translation at SightEdmund Luce
Grapnel, grap′nel, n. a small anchor with several claws or arms: a grappling-iron.
Then she fastened a collar around his neck, to which there was attached a grappling-iron.
A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper CylinderJames De Mille
grappling iron
grappling hook
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