GRAPNEL

grapnel, grapnel anchor

(noun) a light anchor for small boats

grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron

(noun) a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

grapnel (plural grapnels)

(nautical) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.

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.

(nautical) A grappling iron.

Source: Wiktionary

Grap"nel, n. Etym: [OE. grapenel, dim. fr. F. grappin the grapple of a ship; of German origin. See Grape.] (Naut.)

Definition: A small anchor, with four or five flukes or claws, used to hold boats or small vessels; hence, any instrument designed to grapple or hold; a grappling iron; a grab; -- written also grapline, and crapnel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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