| 释义 | 
		grap·nel \ˈgrapnəl\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English grapenel, from (assumed) Middle French grapinel, diminutive of Middle French grapin, diminutive of grape, crape hook — more at grape 1.  : grapple 1a 2.  : a small anchor with four or five flukes or claws used in dragging or grappling operations and for anchoring a dory or skiff |