GRAPNELS

Noun

grapnels

plural of grapnel

Anagrams

• Spangler, spangler, sprangle

Source: Wiktionary


GRAPNEL

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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