Sekirov Dictionary

grapnel

/ˈɡɹæpnəl/

noun3

  1. 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.
  2. A grappling iron.
  3. A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.

verb1

  1. To connect (ships) with a grapnel.
forms

grapneled · grapnelled · grapneling · grapnelling · grapnels

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