Meaning of GRAPNEL
| Pronunciation: | | 'grapnl
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- [n] a light anchor for small boats
- [n] a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
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| | Synonyms: | | grapnel anchor, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron |
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| | See Also: | | anchor, claw, crampon, crampoon, ground tackle, hook, tool | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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