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Noun Concept
Categories: Grappling, All articles lacking sources, Martial art techniques, Climbing equipment, Mountaineering equipment
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grapnel  grapple  grappler  grappling hook  grappling iron
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A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope WordNet 3.0
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A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A grapple is a hook or claw used to catch or hold something. Wikipedia
A grappling hook or grapnel is a device that typically has multiple hooks attached to a rope or cable; it is thrown, dropped, sunk, projected, or fastened directly by hand to where at least one hook may catch and hold on to objects. Wikipedia
A hook or claw used to catch or hold something Wikipedia Disambiguation
Tool with claws or hooks used to catch or hold something Wikidata
Device with multiple hooks attached to one end of a rope, generally used to temporarily secure one end of a rope, or to dredge for submerged objects Wikidata
A device with a multiple hook at one end and attached to a rope, which is thrown or hooked over a firm mooring to secure an object attached to the other end of the rope. Wiktionary
A device consisting of iron claws, attached to the end of a rope, used for grasping and holding an enemy ship prior to boarding; a grappling iron. Wiktionary
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. Wiktionary
A type of hook. Wiktionary (translation)
A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together. Wiktionary
Metal hook used to hold two ships together. Wiktionary (translation)