grapnel
n
(nautical 海)
1 (formerly) instrument with hooks for holding an enemy ship in order to climb on board (旧时)多爪钩(用以钩住敌船的工具).
2 hooked anchor for holding a boat still, esp in a lake, river, etc 多爪锚. =>illus 见插图.
🗣️ 情景例句
That's OK, Malcolm.
没有关系, Malcolm。
Never trust to fine words.
切勿轻信漂亮话。
I want you to check out this Clare Flower and see that she has the right to get my aunt's money, because something somewhere smells funny.