Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

grappling hook

/ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.19 in modern English

Syllables: grap-pling hook
IPA: /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/

26

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Example Sentences

"The jibs were extended partially, and the grappling-hooks attached to steel cables, which had been positioned under the engine a week previously."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/

Inflected Forms

grappling hooks (plural)

Synonyms

grappling grappling iron grapnel grapple grappler

Questions

How do you pronounce grappling hook?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/.
What does grappling hook mean?: 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.

How to pronounce grappling hook

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