Question 125Deck General70% to pass
The metal horseshoe-shaped pieces used to bend a sail onto a stay are called _______________.
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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