Question 4036 Deck General

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The purpose of a devil's claw is to _______________.

A act as a chain stopper
B prevent the chain from fouling on deck
C prevent the windlass from engaging
D control the wildcat
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) act as a chain stopper. A devil's claw is a device used on board ships to grip and hold the anchor chain, preventing it from running out uncontrolled. It acts as a chain stopper, securing the anchor chain and keeping it in place when the anchor is deployed. This helps maintain control over the anchor and chain during anchoring operations. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the primary purpose of a devil's claw. Options B, C, and D are related to other components of the anchoring system, but do not specifically address the function of the devil's claw.

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