Definitions for: Grapnel

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

Webster (1913) 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.

Synonyms: grapnel anchor, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron

See Also: anchor, claw, crampon, crampoon, ground tackle, hook, tool

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