grappling hook
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A grappling hook, also known as a grappling iron, is a tool typically attached to a rope with multiple prongs. Its primary function is for grabbing, grappling, or gripping objects. The term "grappling" itself can refer to a grapnel or a grappling hook. A related term, "grabhook," specifically denotes a hook used for grabbing items like the links of a chain. These tools have been in use since at least 1581.123
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