Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun grapnel

2 senses of grapnel

Sense 1
grapnel, grapple, grappler, grappling hook, grappling iron -- (a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope)
       => tool -- (an implement used in the practice of a vocation)

Sense 2
grapnel, grapnel anchor -- (a light anchor for small boats)
       => anchor, ground tackle -- (a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving)