grapnel

名词 grapnel:

1. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
   同义词：grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron
2. a light anchor for small boats
   同义词：grapnel anchor

grap.nel

n.（名词）
Nautical A small anchor with three or more flukes, especially one used for anchoring a small vessel.Also called grapple ,grappling
【航海】 多爪小艇锚：有三爪或更多爪的小锚，尤指用于停泊小船的也作 grapple,grappling
See grapple
参见 grapple

来源：
Middle English grapenel
中古英语 grapenel
probably ultimately from Old French grapin [hook] [diminutive of] grape * see grape
可能最终源自 古法语 grapin [钩] [] grape的小后缀 *参见 grape