grapnel

n (nautical 海) 1 (formerly) instrument with hooks for holding an enemy ship in order to climb on board (旧时)多爪钩(用以钩住敌船的工具). 2 hooked anchor for holding a boat still, esp in a lake, river, etc 多爪锚. =>illus 见插图.


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