History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
anchor

a heavy piece of iron used for keeping a ship fixed to the sea bottom

something used to hold another thing securely

claw

one of the pointed nails on the feet of some animals and birds; a food with such nails

nail of animal; tool shaped like nail of an animal

grip

to take and keep a firm hold of (a person, thing); a small bag for travelling

clasp, embrace

hook

a curved piece of metal or other material, used for catching hold or for hanging something on

curved fastener

GRAPNEL as in Wiktionary
GRAPNEL as in Wikipedia