'Grapnel' definitions:
Definition of 'grapnel'
(from WordNet)
noun
A tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope [syn: grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron]
noun
A light anchor for small boats [syn: grapnel, grapnel anchor]
Definition of 'Grapnel'
From: GCIDE
- Grapnel \Grap"nel\, n. [OE. grapenel, dim. fr. F. grappin the grapple of a ship; of German origin. See Grape.] (Naut.) 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. [1913 Webster]