Grappling hook

A grappling hook is a hook on a rope used to climb up higher. It can also be used to swing across a gap. In today's world, it is usually used for mountain climbing/rock climbing.

Grappling hook

Grappling Hook Media

Ancient Japanese iron kaginawa climbing hook
A chain grapnel – used to recover a cable from the seabed
A hook being used for demining
GrapnelanchorinWestBengal

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