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grappling hook

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

8 more languages
Suomientraushakaheittokoukku
Galegoarpeu
Magyarcsáklya
Italianorampino
Latinaharpago
Nederlandsenterhaak
Portuguêsarpéu
Türkçekarmuk

Examples

“The jibs were extended partially, and the grappling-hooks attached to steel cables, which had been positioned under the engine a week previously.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

grappling iron grappling tongs grapsid grapsoid graptolite graptoloid

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