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grapnel

grap.nel \'grap-n*l\ n [ME grapenel, fr. (assumed) MF grapinel, dim. of 
   grapin, dim.] of grape hook - more at GRAPE : a small anchor with four or 
   five flukes or claws used in dragging or gra ppling operations and for 
   anchoring a dory or skiff