# grappling iron

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌaɪɚn/

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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