Graplines

/ˈɡræplaɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of grapline; multiple ropes or lines equipped with grapnels or grappling hooks.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'grapline', following standard English pluralization. Used in nautical contexts from medieval through modern times.

Kelly Says

Naval fleets would carry dozens of graplines—multiple hooks meant multiple chances to snag a target or secure a vessel in rough seas, making redundancy a survival strategy.

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