grapnel
/หษกษนรฆpnษl/IPA: /G R AE1 P N AH0 L/
noun
- 1
A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.
- 2
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.
- 3
A grappling iron.
verb
- 1
To connect (ships) with a grapnel.
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