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grapnel anchor

/ˈɡræpnəl ˈæŋkər/

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/ˈɡræpnəl ˈæŋkər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип якоря с несколькими изогнутыми когтями или крюками, обычно используемый для небольших лодок, каноэ или для зацепления за подводные объекты, а не для удержания в песке или иле.

A type of anchor with multiple curved claws or hooks, typically used for small boats, canoes, or for grappling onto underwater objects rather than holding in sand or mud.

  1. Small multi-pronged anchorC1formal

    A type of anchor with several curved claws or prongs, used for small boats, grappling, or dragging for objects.

    ruНебольшой многоштыревой якорь

    • The sailor threw the grapnel anchor overboard to secure the dinghy.
    • They used a grapnel anchor to drag the riverbed for lost equipment.
    • A grapnel anchor is ideal for rocky or weedy bottoms.