grappling iron Meaning of "grappling iron"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

Usage(s):

  • In the face of machine-gun fire, the commander of her landing party calmly climbed on to the mole, made fast a grappling iron, fell riddled into the sea.
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