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grapnel |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grapnel \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: grapnel n 1: a device consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope [syn: {grapple}, {grappler}, {grappling hook}, {grappling iron}] 2: a light anchor for small boats [syn: {grapnel anchor}]
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