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Meanings of throw the grapnel in anglès

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Usage of throw the grapnel in anglès
1
At the first cast he threw the grapnel so that it caught securely on the top of the roof.
By England's Aid; or, the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604)
2
So saying, he so threw the grapnel towards the wall, that it caught in a torch-holder, which bent but did not break.
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