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grapnel in Swedish

grapnel in Swedish is dragg — grapnel means a small anchor with several hooks, used to anchor a small boat.

grapnel in Swedish

dragg
noun
(nautical) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.

What does "grapnel" mean?

  1. noun A small anchor with several hooks, used to anchor a small boat.
  2. noun A hooked tool tied to a rope, thrown to catch onto something solid so the rope can be secured.
  3. noun A metal hook with several claws, used for gripping or holding onto something.
    "But by the mercy o’ God to heretics, what were left o’ my poor ship got a hold on that guarda-costa’s timbers wi’ her grapnels, what time we climbs aboard her."
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grapnel in a sentence

  • But by the mercy o’ God to heretics, what were left o’ my poor ship got a hold on that guarda-costa’s timbers wi’ her grapnels, what time we climbs aboard her.

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What is "grapnel" in Swedish?
"grapnel" in Swedish is dragg. grapnel means: A small anchor with several hooks, used to anchor a small boat.
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