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grapnel 1. 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 2. a light anchor for small boats grapnel [′grap·nəl] (design engineering) An implement with claws used to recover a lost core, drill fittings, and junk from a borehole or for other grappling operations. Also known as grapple. (naval architecture) An anchor with four or five hooks used for dragging the bottom or for anchorage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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