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grapnel anchor

/ˈɡræpnəl ˈæŋkər/

Traducción: Tipo de ancla con varios brazos o ganchos curvados, usada generalmente para embarcaciones pequeñas o canoas, o para engancharse a objetos sumergidos en lugar de fijarse en arena o lodo.

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/ˈɡræpnəl ˈæŋkər/C1formaltechnical
  • esTipo de ancla con varios brazos o ganchos curvados, usada generalmente para embarcaciones pequeñas o canoas, o para engancharse a objetos sumergidos en lugar de fijarse en arena o lodo.

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.

    esancla de garfio

    • 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.