fluke
anchor part
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A fluke is a part of an anchor that digs into the seabed to hold a vessel in place. Anchors have evolved from simple stones to more complex metal devices with pointed projections, or flukes, designed to provide better holding power. Modern anchors often feature curved arms and flukes that pivot to bury themselves deeply into the bottom, ensuring the vessel remains stationary. Some anchors, like the mushroom anchor, are designed specifically for permanent moorings and may have only one fluke.123
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