ALL meanings of grapnel
grap·nel
G g - noun grapnel type of anchor 1
- noun grapnel A grappling hook. 1
- noun grapnel a device consisting essentially of one or more hooks or clamps, for grasping or holding something; grapple; grappling iron. 1
- noun grapnel a small anchor with three or more flukes, used for grappling or dragging or for anchoring a small boat, as a skiff. 1
- noun grapnel (nautical) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel. 0
- noun grapnel (nautical) A grappling iron. 0
- noun grapnel 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 0
- noun grapnel a light anchor for small boats 0
- noun grapnel 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 0