grapnel
1. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope • Syn: grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron • Hypernyms: tool • Hyponyms: crampon, crampoon • Part Meronyms: hook, claw 2. a light anchor for small boats • Syn: grapnel anchor • Hypernyms: anchor, ground tackle
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