grappincommon nounSyllable DecompositiongrappinEtymologyexpandDefinitions1. A small anchor with four or five curved branches, used for small boats such as launches, canoes, etc.marineexpand2. An iron tool with several curved points, used to facilitate boarding or landing.expandLancer le grappin.Jeter le grappin dans les cordages d'un navire.Maître Zéli faisait en tout cas disposer les grappins d'abordage.3. A type of pincer with two jaws operated by hydraulic cylinders, located at the end of a crane's boom and used to handle felled tree trunks.mécaniqueexpandPluralgrappinsTranslationsenglish:grappling hookfinnish:entraushakarussian:багорSee alsograppiner (v.)
english:grappling hook
finnish:entraushaka
russian:багорenglish:grappling hookfinnish:entraushakarussian:багор