fluke
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8.5
- noun
- /fluːk/
- Specialized
:
pala (del ancla)
- The joints are carbon fiber, and I made the flukes a little darker... so it's easier to track movement.
Examples
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Just like the wing of a bird, the fluke causes lift on both the upstroke and the downstroke.
Academic text (2001) -
The diver noticed the anchor's fluke buried firmly in the sand, securing the boat in place.
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There was a heaving of the fluke on top of the waves.
Fiction book (2000) -
At $400, it's cheaper than a Fluke multimeter.
Blog text (25) -
He's got a cut in his fluke, so we call him Jag.
Fiction book (2000) -
To ensure the anchor holds properly, it is important to select a design with an effective fluke.
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The fisherman explained how the fluke of the anchor digs into the seabed to prevent drifting.
Synonyms
A flat blade on an anchor that helps it grip the sea floor
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fluke for the flat part of an anchor probably comes from an old word for a flat or hooked piece; a helpful image is the anchor's flat 'blade' that digs into the ground and holds the ship.