grapline
/ˈɡræplaɪn/
verb
- To use a grapline to catch, pull, or secure something.
- The crew graplined the drifting boat and towed it back to shore.
- He graplined the heavy crate from the ship's deck to the dock.
- They graplined the fallen tree to clear the road after the storm.
- To struggle or wrestle with something, especially to gain control or overcome a challenge.
- He graplined with the heavy door, trying to force it open.
- She graplined with her fear of heights as she climbed the ladder.
- The team graplined with the difficult problem for hours before finding a solution.
noun
- A rope or line with a hooked anchor (grappling hook) at one end, used for climbing, securing boats, or dragging objects.
- He attached the grapline to his belt and tossed the hook over the wall.
- Rescuers used a grapline to climb the steep cliff and reach the stranded hiker.
- The sailor threw the grapline to the dock and pulled the boat closer.
- A line used in grappling (wrestling or fighting) to catch or hold an opponent, especially in historical combat or martial arts training.
- In medieval training, soldiers practiced with a grapline to learn how to unhorse an enemy.
- The wrestler used a grapline to trip his opponent during the match.
- She learned to control the grapline to keep her balance while sparring.