Third-person singular simple present indicative form of grapple

A type of hook attached to a line and designed to be thrown at a target (e.g. rigging of an enemy ship) for the purpose of catching hold of it.

(nautical) A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.

plural of grappling iron

Broad-mouthed tongs for gathering oysters.

plural of grappling hook

A South African herb (Uncarina leptocarpa) with woody fruits armed with long hooked or barbed thorns by which they adhere to cattle.

plural of grapple plant