entraushaka — meaning in English

English meaning

• grapnel noun A small anchor with several hooks, used to anchor a small boat.
• grapple verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.

Senses

entraushaka is used for these senses in English:

• grapnel A device with a multiple hook at one end and attached to a rope, which is thrown or hooked over a firm mooring to secure an object attached to the other end of the rope.
• grapple A tool with claws or hooks which is used to catch or hold something.
• grappling hook A type of hook attached to a line and designed to be thrown at a target (e.g. rigging of an enemy ship) for the purpose of catching hold of it.
• grappling iron (nautical) A metal hook, attached to the end of a line, used to hold two ships together.

grapnel — full definition

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.

grapple — full definition

1. verb To struggle hard with a difficult problem or situation.
2. verb To grip or wrestle with someone or something physically.
3. noun A hooked tool or clawed device used to grab and hold onto something, such as another boat.

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