Definitions from Wiktionary (grapnel)
▸ noun: (nautical) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.
▸ noun: 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.
▸ noun: (nautical) A grappling iron.
▸ verb: (transitive, nautical) To connect (ships) with a grapnel.
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▸ noun: (nautical) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.
▸ noun: 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.
▸ noun: (nautical) A grappling iron.
▸ verb: (transitive, nautical) To connect (ships) with a grapnel.
Similar:
grappling iron,
grappling hook,
grappler,
grapnel anchor,
fluke,
creeper,
fish,
rond-anchor,
stock,
palm,
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