grappling iron en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- grăpʹ(ə-)lĭng ī'ərn (General-American)
- /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn/ (General-American)
Meanings
- A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grappling irons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (7)
sv änterhake (metal hook used to hold two ships together) · la harpagō (metal hook used to hold two ships together) · fi entraushaka (metal hook used to hold two ships together) · it raffio (metal hook used to hold two ships together) · is stafnljár (metal hook used to hold two ships together) · ota قارموق (metal hook used to hold two ships together) · gl arpeo (metal hook used to hold two ships together)