grapnel vs anchor

grapnel and anchor both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
grapnel	Yes	No	No	No
anchor	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, anchor is a hypernym of grapnel; that is, anchor is a word with a broader meaning than grapnel:

Other hypernyms of grapnel include ground tackle.

grapnel (noun)	anchor (noun)
a light anchor for small boats	a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope	a central cohesive source of support and stability
	a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

grapnel (verb)	anchor (verb)
	secure a vessel with an anchor
	fix firmly and stably