Antonyms for grapnel

Grammar : Noun

Spell : grap-nl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈgræp nl

Definition of grapnel

Origin : "small hook," late 14c., Anglo-French diminutive of grapon, from Old French grapil, grapin "hook," diminutive of grape "hook" (see grape). Earlier form was grapel (see grapple).

As in claw : noun nail of animal; tool shaped like nail of an animal
As in anchor : noun something used to hold another thing securely
As in grip : noun clasp, embrace
As in hook : noun curved fastener

Example sentences :

In silence he helped the Capataz to get the grapnel on board.
Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad

They slept fairly and, at daybreak, got up the grapnel and hoisted the sail again.
Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty

To my great delight, over came the grapnel, nearly falling on our heads.
Extract from : « A Jolly Fellowship » by Frank R. Stockton

We thought we could get over this difficulty by wrapping the grapnel in cotton wool.
Extract from : « A Jolly Fellowship » by Frank R. Stockton

Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
Extract from : « A Jolly Fellowship » by Frank R. Stockton

A grapnel was hove on to the rocks, and there she lay as snug as any on board could desire.
Extract from : « The Three Midshipmen » by W.H.G. Kingston

Tony Weston hauled in the grapnel, and stowed it in the fore-sheets.
Extract from : « The Boat Club » by Oliver Optic

Just as this distribution was made, the pirates cast their grapnel.
Extract from : « Great Pirate Stories » by Various

That which is bent to the grapnel by which a boat rides, now substituted by chain.
Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth

“Grapnel,” was the reply; and Vince began to rub the small of his back softly.
Extract from : « Cormorant Crag » by George Manville Fenn

Synonyms for grapnel

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