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Naut.a grapnellike projectile fired from a gun and used as a hold for the end of a line in rescue operations or in kedging. Also called anchor shot.[1880-85]
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Grapple shot — Grapple Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
grapple shot — noun : a projectile used in lifesaving that has hinged claws designed to catch in a ship s rigging or to hold in the ground called also anchor shot * * * Naut. a grapnellike projectile fired from a gun and used as a hold for the end of a line in… … Useful english dictionary
Grapple — Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a grab. (b) … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Grapple plant — Grapple Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anchor shot — Grapple Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anchor shot — noun 1. : grapple shot 2. or anchor stroke : a shot in billiards made with the object balls anchored * * * Naut. See grapple shot. [1905 10] … Useful english dictionary
anchor shot — Naut. See grapple shot. [1905 10] * * * … Universalium
Operation Grapple — For the military operation in Bosnia, see Operation Grapple (Yugoslavia). Operation Grapple, and operations Grapple X, Grapple Y and Grapple Z, were the names of British nuclear tests of the hydrogen bomb. They were held 1956 1958 at Malden… … Wikipedia
USS Grapple (ARS-7) — was an Diver class rescue and salvage ship commissioned by the U.S. Navy for service in World War II. She was responsible for coming to the aid of stricken vessels. Grapple (ARS 7) was launched by Basalt Rock Co., Napa, California, 31 December… … Wikipedia
Herpagophytum leptocarpum — Grapple Grap ple, n. [See Grapple, v. t., and cf. Crapple.] 1. A seizing or seizure; close hug in contest; the wrestler s hold. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (a) An instrument, usually with hinged claws, for seizing and holding fast to an object; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
