Which part of the ladder is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised?

Which part of the ladder is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised?

• A. Fly
• B. Rung
• C. Rail
• D. Butt

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is knowing which part of a ladder sits on the ground to form a stable base. The bottom end of the ladder is called the butt, and that is the part placed against the ground when you set the ladder up. The other terms refer to different parts: the fly is the upper, sometimes movable section on extendable ladders; the rung is the step you stand on; and the rails are the two long side members. The butt is designed to contact the ground to provide a solid, stable base (often with feet or rubber caps for grip). So, the bottom end that rests on the ground is the butt.