Question 2216 Deck General

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To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction so each bight is clear and can run out freely without snagging describes _______________.

A spooling
B faking
C flemishing
D worming, parceling and serving
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) faking. Faking refers to the process of laying out a towing hawser or line in a fore-and-aft direction, with each bight or loop placed side-by-side, so that the line can run out freely without snagging. This technique ensures the line can pay out smoothly during towing operations, as each bight is clear and unobstructed. The other options are incorrect because: A) Spooling refers to winding a line onto a reel or spool, C) Flemishing is a method of neatly coiling a line, and D) Worming, parceling and serving are techniques used to protect and strengthen a line, but do not specifically describe the process of faking out a towing hawser.

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