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
You always know the right thing to say.
你说话得体。
A good wife and health is a man's best wealth.
贤妻和健康是男子的至宝。
steam boats carried thousands of visitors across the Channel from Europe.