grapnel

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/ˈɡɹæpnəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.
A device with a multiple hook at one end and attached to a rope, which is thrown or hooked over a firm mooring to secure an object attached to the other end of the rope.
A grappling iron.

verb

To connect (ships) with a grapnel.

Related words

Synonyms

grappling iron grappling hook grapple grappler grapnel anchor fluke creeper fish rond-anchor stock palm killock anchor foreganger crab snagger

Associated

hook gun off used

Rhymes

shrapnel crapnel trapnell

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