Question 2471 Deck General

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Yawing can be described as _______________.

A veering from side to side on the end of the towline
B jumping on the towline as the tow pitches
C jumping on the towline as the tow slams into waves
D corkscrew motion of the tow due to wave action
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) veering from side to side on the end of the towline. Yawing refers to the side-to-side motion of the towed vessel or object at the end of the towline. This motion is caused by the towed item being pulled at an angle to the direction of travel, which can happen due to wind, waves, or other forces acting on the tow. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the meaning of yawing in the context of towing operations.

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