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grapnel

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "grapnel" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

grapnel

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

grapnel is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, grapnel is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgrapnel

1noun
  • A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.
  • A device with a multiple hook at one end and attached to a rope, which is thrown or hooked over a firm mooring to secure an object attached to the other end of the rope.
  • A grappling iron.
1verb
  • To connect (ships) with a grapnel.
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