Synonyms for grapnel

Most common

grappling iron · grappling hook · grapple · grappler · anchor · graplin

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.

Forms

Plural

grapnels → grapples, grapplers, anchors, graplins…

Example sentences

• anchor A large number of boats lay at anchor in the bay.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

anchor²

7 letters

grapple², graplin

8 letters

grappler

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (anchor² = 2 syllables).