Question 4045Deck General70% to pass
The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) fluke.
The fluke is the part of the anchor that takes hold on the bottom of the water body. It is the curved, pointed end of the anchor that digs into the seafloor and holds the anchor in place. This is the key functional part of the anchor that allows it to effectively moor a vessel.
The other answer choices are incorrect because the base is the bottom of the anchor, the arm is the straight part of the anchor, and the stock is the horizontal bar at the top of the anchor. These are all important parts of the anchor, but it is specifically the fluke that makes contact with the bottom and enables the anchor to grip the seafloor.
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