Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrase. A ship was __________.

• A. Holed up
• B. Halting on
• C. Hauled at
• D. Heed at

Hint:

"Holed up" refers to something being sheltered or protected. It is often used in the context of a ship being safely secured.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The phrase "holed up" is used to describe a situation when something or someone is secured in a safe and often hidden place. In this context, when we say "A ship was holed up," it refers to a ship being sheltered or in a safe, protected place (such as harbor). "Halting on" and "Heed at" do not fit the context, and "Hauled at" is not a commonly used phrase in such a situation.
Thus, the correct phrase is (a) Holed up.