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grapnel Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A grappling hook fixed to the end of a rope, used for tossing and securing a hold on an object, ledge, or vessel.
Usage Example
"The boarding party hurled a grapple over the enemy ship's railing to pull the two vessels together."
Strongest
grapple
Strong
hook
• noun (Context 2)
A small anchor with three or more flukes or claws, traditionally used for securing small boats or dragging the bottom of a river or sea.
Usage Example
"The search team dragged a grapple along the riverbed to recover the submerged equipment."
Strongest
grapple
Strong
hook
anchor
Weak
creeper
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