grapnel

grapnel has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.

Definitions

• n.. A small anchor, with four or five flukes or claws, used to hold boats or small vessels; hence, any instrument designed to grapple or hold; a grappling iron; a grab; -- written also grapline, and crapnel.
• n.. a light anchor for small boats
• n.. a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope