grapnel
2 synonyms for grapnel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small anchor with several hooks, used to anchor a small boat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English grapnel, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French grapil, grapin. Compare modern French grappin.
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