grappling iron

Example Sentences

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Little had I imagined how difficult it would be to move the grappling iron, so heavy was the great length of rope.

From The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia by Ferryman, A. F. Mockler

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

At that instant I suddenly arose and threw the grappling iron.

From Tales of the Fish Patrol by Varian, George

"There's some sort of grappling iron, or cable with a hook on it, being lowered from the surface, and it's near the wreck," was the answer.

From Tom Swift and His Undersea Search, or, the Treasure on the Floor of the Atlantic by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]

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.