grapnel

• Nom désignant un petit ancre à plusieurs griffes ou crocs, utilisé pour draguer, accrocher ou saisir des objets, notamment dans un contexte maritime.

A noun referring to a small anchor with multiple claws or hooks, used for dragging or grappling, especially in maritime contexts.

1. Anchoring toolC1formal

   A small anchor with several claws or hooks, used for dragging or grappling.

   Ancre à grappin

   • The sailors threw the grapnel overboard to secure the boat.
   • He used a grapnel to retrieve the lost equipment from the riverbed.
   • The grapnel caught on the submerged rock, holding the vessel steady.

   Synonymesgrapplegrappling hookgrappling iron

2. Grappling hookC1formal

   A device with multiple hooks attached to a rope, used for climbing or catching.

   Graphin (crampon d'abordage)

   • The climber carried a grapnel to scale the steep cliff.
   • In the movie, the thief used a grapnel to swing across the rooftops.
   • The rescue team deployed a grapnel to reach the stranded hiker.

   Synonymesgrapplegrappling hookgrappling iron