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grapnel Noun a device with several hooks at one end, which is used to grasp or secure an object, esp. in sailing [Old French grapin a little hook]
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In naval mine warfare, a device fitted to a mine mooring designed to grapple the sweep wire when the mooring is cut. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He had one idea now very clear in his mind, and that was to drop the iron grapnel that hung from the ring. The balloon was brought over the beach (the tide being out and the sand hard, smooth, and admirably adapted for a descent,) and the grapnel let go, which took firm hold at once. If you can prove that his grapnel removed any portion of your roof, you had better rest your case on decoverture of domicile (see Parkins v. |
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