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Grappling hook facts for kids

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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.

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Grappling hook

Images for kids

  • Kaginawa

    Ancient Japanese iron Kaginawa climbing hook

  • Chain grapnel

    A chain grapnel – used to recover a cable from the seabed

  • 15th MEU Marines train in combined arms training 141208-M-ST621-015

    A hook being used for demining

  • Grapnel anchor in West Bengal

    Grapnel anchor

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