A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope.
synonyms: grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook.
Roget 45:
vinculum,
link;
connective,
connection;
junction
etc.
43;
bond of union,
copula,
hyphen,
intermedium†;
bracket;
bridge,
stepping-stone,
isthmus.
bond,
tendon,
tendril;
fiber;
cord,
cordage;
riband,
ribbon,
rope,
guy,
cable,
line,
halser†,
hawser,
painter,
moorings,
wire,
chain;
string
etc.
(filament)
205.
fastener,
fastening,
tie;
ligament,
ligature;
strap;
tackle,
rigging;
standing rigging,
running rigging;
traces,
harness;
yoke;
band ribband,
bandage;
brace,
roller,
fillet;
inkle†;
with,
withe,
withy;
thong,
braid;
girder,
tiebeam;
girth,
girdle,
cestus†,
garter,
halter,
noose,
lasso,
surcingle,
knot,
running knot;
cabestro [U.S.],
cinch [U.S.],
lariat,
legadero†,
oxreim†;
suspenders.
pin,
corking pin,
nail,
brad,
tack,
skewer,
staple,
corrugated fastener;
clamp,
U-clamp,
C-clamp;
cramp,
cramp iron;
ratchet,
detent,
larigo†,
pawl;
terret†,
treenail,
screw,
button,
buckle;
clasp,
hasp,
hinge,
hank,
catch,
latch,
bolt,
latchet†,
tag;
tooth;
hook,
hook and eye;
lock,
holdfast†,
padlock,
rivet;
anchor,
grappling iron,
trennel†,
stake,
post.
cement,
glue,
gum,
paste,
size,
wafer,
solder,
lute,
putty,
birdlime,
mortar,
stucco,
plaster,
grout;
viscum†.
shackle,
rein
etc.
(means of restraint)
752;
prop
etc.
(support)
215.
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Roget 666:
refuge,
sanctuary,
retreat,
fastness;
acropolis;
keep,
last resort;
ward;
prison
etc.
752;
asylum,
ark,
home,
refuge for the destitute;
almshouse†;
hiding place
etc.
(ambush)
530;
sanctum sanctorum [Lat.]
etc.
(privacy)
893.
roadstead,
anchorage;
breakwater,
mole,
port,
haven;
harbor,
harbor of refuge;
seaport;
pier,
jetty,
embankment,
quay.
covert,
cover,
shelter,
screen,
lee wall,
wing,
shield,
umbrella;
barrier;
dashboard,
dasher [U.S.].
wall
etc.
(inclosure)
232;
fort
etc.
(defense)
717.
anchor,
kedge;
grapnel,
grappling iron;
sheet anchor,
killick†;
mainstay;
support
etc.
215;
cheek
etc.
706;
ballast.
jury mast;
vent-peg;
safety valve,
blow-off valve;
safety lamp;
lightning rod,
lightning conductor;
safety belt,
airbag,
seat belt;
antilock brakes,
antiskid tires,
snow tires.
means of escape
etc.
(escape)
671;
lifeboat,
lifejacket,
life buoy,
swimming belt,
cork jacket;
parachute,
plank,
steppingstone;
emergency landing.
safeguard
etc.
(protection)
664.
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