Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

grappling tongs

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.66 in modern English

Syllables
grap-pling -tongs
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

Questions

What does grappling tongs mean?
Broad-mouthed tongs for gathering oysters.

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