About The Word Grapnel
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Grapnel
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Grapnel: 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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