The purpose of the stock on an anchor is to turn the anchor into an attitude that enables the flukes to dig into the seabed. The stock is the horizontal arm that helps orient the anchor correctly when it is thrown or dropped, ensuring that the flukes (the pointed projections) engage with the seabed effectively to secure the anchor in place.
On an anchor, the purpose of the stock is to...?
turns the anchor into an attitude that enables the flukes to dig into the sea bed.
connects the various parts of the modern anchor.
The pointed projection that digs into the sea bottom.
Designed for multi-dimensional pulling applications which can be used to attach on hoists, clamps, slings and other lifting equipment
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