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Grapnel

Grapnel Meaning & Definition
Grapnel Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Grapnel?

[n] a light anchor for small boats
[n] a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

Synonyms | Synonyms for Grapnel: grapnel anchor | grapple | grappler | grappling hook | grappling iron

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See Also | anchor | claw | crampon | crampoon | ground tackle | hook | tool

Grapnel In Webster's Dictionary

\Grap"nel\, n. [OE. grapenel, dim. fr. F. grappin the grapple of a ship; of German origin. See {Grape}.] (Naut.) A small anchor, with four or five flukes or claws, used to hold boats or small vessels; hence, any instrument designed to grapple or hold; a grappling iron; a grab; -- written also grapline, and crapnel.

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