grappling iron

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In the mean time, he lashed the anchor to the bows of the vessel in such a way that the fluke should pierce the side of the boat, and serve as a grappling iron.

From King Philip Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

A grappling iron was fastened for an anchor on to the end of the rope, a fresh chain of men was formed, and it was cast into the impenetrably shrouded abyss.

From The Vulture Maiden [Die Geier-Wally.] by Hillern, Wilhelmine von

He concluded he had been dreaming, but when about to leave the window he saw one of his fellow workmen running with the grappling iron.

From The Hero of the Humber or the History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe by Woodcock, Henry

Jimmy, the fair-haired pirate, hauled in on the alders and flung a grappling iron aboard my bank, which presently he ascended.

From The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive by Mathes, Harry A.

Before we began to descend at full speed the grappling iron had been pitched over, and, fortunately, got a firm hold in a ridge of the ploughed land.

From Faces and Places by Lucy, Henry W. (Henry William), Sir