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Definition of: grapnel
(grap′nəl) noun
1. A device for grappling, consisting of several hooks or clamps on one stem, designed to catch hold of any object across which it is thrown or drawn; a grapple. Also grappling iron.
2. Naut. A boat's anchor with many flukes. See illustration under ANCHOR. [ME grapenel, dim. of OF grapin a hook]
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