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anchor vs grapnel anchor

grapnel anchor vs anchor

anchor and grapnel anchor both are nouns.

anchor is a verb but grapnel anchor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
anchor Yes No Yes No
grapnel anchor Yes No No No
As nouns, grapnel anchor is a hyponym of anchor; that is, grapnel anchor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than anchor:
  • anchor: a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  • grapnel anchor: a light anchor for small boats
Other hyponyms of anchor include grapnel, mooring anchor, mushroom anchor, sheet anchor, waist anchor.
anchor (noun) grapnel anchor (noun)
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving a light anchor for small boats
a central cohesive source of support and stability
a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
anchor (verb) grapnel anchor (verb)
secure a vessel with an anchor
fix firmly and stably
Difference between anchor and grapnel anchor

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