Definition of Graplins

1. graplin [n] - See also: graplin

Lexicographical Neighbors of Graplins

graphospasm
graphospasms
graphotype
graphotypes
graphs
grapier
grapiest
grapiness
grapinesses
graping
graple
graples
graplin
grapline
graplines
graplins (current term)
grapnel anchor
grapnels
grappa
grappas
grappled
grapplehook
grapplehooks
grapplement
grappler
grapplers
grapples
grappling

Literary usage of Graplins

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Works of Francis Parkman by Francis Parkman, John Fiske (1898)
"He ordered that two strong graplins should be provided for each of the barges, a strong iron chain of fifteen feet was to be attached to the boat, ..."

2. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War After the Conquest of Canada by Francis Parkman (1898)
"He ordered that two strong graplins should be provided for each of the barges, a strong iron chain of fifteen feet was to be attached to the boat, ..."

3. The Work of Francis Parkman by Francis Parkman, John Fiske (1898)
"He ordered that two strong graplins should be provided for each of the barges, a strong iron chain of fifteen feet was to be attached to the boat, ..."

4. Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review by William B. Dana (1855)
"Then there was the demand for canvas, cordage, lines, hook,s, nets, twine, lead, nails, spikes, edge-tools, graplins, anchors, arc., for all this great ..."

5. Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review by William B. Dana (1855)
"Then there was the demand for canvas, cordage, lines, hooks, nets, twine, lead, nails, spikes, edge-tools, graplins, anchors, <fcc., for all this great ..."

6. Capt. John Smith: Of Willoughby by Alfoed, Lincolnshire; President of by John Smith, Edward Arber (1895)
"... Yea, yea : beare vp close with him, with all your great and small shot charge him. Boord him on his weather quarter, lash fast your graplins and ..."

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