Definitions for grapnel
ˈgræp nlgrap·nel

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling ironnoun

   a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

2. grapnel, grapnel anchornoun

   a light anchor for small boats

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grapnelnoun

   A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.

2. grapnelnoun

   A grappling iron.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grapnelnoun

   Etymology: grapin, French.

   1. A small anchor belonging to a little vessel.2. A grappling iron with which in fight one ship fastens on another.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grapnel

   A grappling hook or grapnel is a device that typically has multiple hooks (known as claws or flukes) attached to a rope; it is thrown, dropped, sunk, projected, or fastened directly by hand to where at least one hook may catch and hold onto objects. Generally, grappling hooks are used to temporarily secure one end of a rope. They may also be used to dredge for submerged objects. The device was invented by the Romans in approximately 260 BC. The grappling hook was originally used in naval warfare to catch ship rigging so that it could be boarded.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grapnelnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [OE. grapenel, dim. fr. F. grappin the grapple of a ship; of German origin. See Grape.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grapnel

   grap′nel, n. a small anchor with several claws or arms: a grappling-iron. [Fr. grappin—grappe, a hook, with dim. suff. -el.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grapnel

   In naval mine warfare, a device fitted to a mine mooring designed to grapple the sweep wire when the mooring is cut.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grapnel

   A sort of small anchor for boats, having a ring at one end, and four palmed claws at the other.--Fire grapnel. Resembling the former, but its flukes are furnished with strong fish-hook barbs on their points, usually fixed by a chain on the yard-arms of a ship, to grapple any adversary whom she intends to board, and particularly requisite in fire-ships. Also, used to grapple ships on fire, in order to tow them away from injuring other vessels.

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How to pronounce grapnel?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of grapnel in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of grapnel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=grapnel
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Grapnel
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=grapnel
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapnel
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapnel
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=grapnel
7. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=grapnel