HyperDic: grapnel

English > 2 senses of the word grapnel:
NOUNartifactgrapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling irona tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding
artifactgrapnel, grapnel anchora light anchor for small boats
English > grapnel: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope.
Synonymsgrapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron
Partshook, clawA mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
Narrowercrampon, crampoonA hinged pair of curved iron bars
BroadertoolAn implement used in the practice of a vocation
Spanisharpeo, garabato, garfio
English > grapnel: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA light anchor for small boats.
Synonymgrapnel anchor
Broaderanchor, ground tackleA mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
Spanishrezón
Catalanruixó

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