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grappling iron

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn

Definitions

A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.

Equivalents

Italianoraffio
3 more languages
Suomientraushaka
Galegoarpeo
Latinaharpago

CEFR level

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

grappling tongs grapsid grapsoid graptolite graptoloid graptomancy

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