grappling hook (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, Hercules used a grappling hook to capture and slay the multi-headed Hydra.

2. In the cartoon series 'Batman', the superhero often used a grappling hook to swing from building to building.

3. In the Hindu epic 'Ramayana', Hanuman used a grappling hook to cross the vast ocean and reach Lanka.

4. In the comic book 'Spider-Man', the web-slinging superhero frequently employs a grappling hook to navigate through the city.