Question 125 Deck General
70% to passThe metal horseshoe-shaped pieces used to bend a sail onto a stay are called _______________.
A
hanks
B
gudgeons
C
warps
D
shackles
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) hanks. Hanks are the metal horseshoe-shaped pieces used to bend a sail onto a stay or mast. They allow the sail to be secured and adjusted as needed. This is a common term used in sailing and boating, and is the correct answer for this Coast Guard Captain's License examination question. The other answer choices are incorrect: Gudgeons are hinge fittings, warps are long ropes or lines, and shackles are u-shaped fasteners, none of which are specifically used to attach sails to stays.
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