grappling hook

Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: grăpʹ(ə-)lĭng ho͝ok', IPA: /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/
• Hyphenation: grap‧pling hook

Noun

Singular grappling hook

Plural grappling hooks

A grappling hook.

1. A grappling hook is a hook attached to a line and designed to be thrown at a target for the purpose of catching hold of it.
   • Synonym: grapple