Meaning Of The Word Grapnel
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Grapnel Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Grapnel?
grapnel in American English
a small anchor with usually four or five curved, pointed arms, used for anchoring a small boat, dragging the bottom for objects, or grasping and holding fast to something noun: a device consisting essentially of one or more hooks or clamps, for grasping or holding something; grapple; grappling iron grapnel in British English 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 |
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