noun Download 🔗Share A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel. Examples : "The fisherman used a grapnel to keep his small rowboat from drifting while he pulled up his nets. " nautical sailing vehicle technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The climbers used a grapnel to secure their rope to the rocky ledge before attempting the ascent. " nautical sailing device technical military item machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A grappling iron. Examples : "The treasure hunters used a grapnel to pull a heavy chest from the sunken ship. " nautical sailing military weapon item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To connect (ships) with a grapnel. Examples : "The pirate captain ordered his crew to grapnel the merchant ship, hoping to board and seize its cargo. " nautical sailing military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
