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grapnel

/ˈɡræpnəl/

/ˈɡræp.nəl/

grapnelnoun

grapnels

/ˈɡræpnəl/

/ˈɡræp.nəl/

Translations

кошка

The sailor threw the grapnel overboard to secure the boat.

Матрос бросил кошку за борт, чтобы закрепить лодку.

Additional translations

кошки

якорь

Definitions

A small anchor with several flukes, used for grappling or holding a boat in place.

The sailor threw the grapnel overboard to secure the boat to the dock.

A device with hooks or claws used for grasping or holding objects, often used in climbing or rescue operations.

The rescue team used a grapnel to pull the stranded climber to safety.

Synonyms

hook

grappling hook

claw

anchor

grapnelverb

grapnelled

Past Simple

grapnelled

Past Participle

grapnelling

Gerund

Definitions

To seize, secure, or hold with a grapnel.

They grapnelled the drifting barge before it reached the rocks.

Synonyms

grapneladjective

/ˈɡræp.nəl/

Used attributively (e.g., "grapnel hook") to denote relation to or equipped with a grapnel.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for grappling or for use with a grapnel.

The climber carried a grapnel gun with a lightweight grapnel line.