Grappling Iron (Noun)
Meaning
A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fire department used a grappling iron to rescue people from the burning building by throwing it to them with a rope attached.
- The mountaineer carried a grappling iron with her in case she needed to climb up a steep cliff or cross a deep chasm.
- The sailors used a grappling iron to board the enemy ship during the naval battle, securing it to the railings with a sturdy rope.
- The construction workers employed a grappling iron to lift heavy materials up to the top floor of the high-rise building.
- The adventurer pulled out a grappling iron from her backpack and threw it up to the ledge above, securing the rope to her harness.