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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024grap•nel /ˈgræpnəl/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Nautical, Building, Naval Termsa device consisting of one or more hooks or clamps for grasping or holding;
grapple. - Nautical, Naval Termsa small anchor with three or more hooks.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024grap•nel (grap′nl),USA pronunciation n. - Nautical, Building, Naval Termsa device consisting essentially of one or more hooks or clamps, for grasping or holding something; grapple;
grappling iron.
a small anchor with three or more flukes, used for grappling or dragging or for anchoring a small boat, as a skiff. Also called grapeline, grap•lin, grap•line (grap′lin).USA pronunciation - Middle English grapnel(l), diminutive of Old French grapin, diminutive of grape hook, grape 1325–75
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: grapnel /ˈɡræpnəl/ n - 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
- a light anchor for small boats
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French grapin a little hook, from grape a hook; see grape |