- a device consisting essentially of one or more hooks or clamps, for grasping or holding something; grapple; grappling iron.
- a small anchor with three or more flukes, used for grappling or dragging or for anchoring a small boat, as a skiff.
- 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 light anchor for small boats
