Question 1746Deck General70% to pass
A piece of small stuff (small line) secured to an object to prevent it from going adrift is a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) lanyard.
A lanyard is a piece of small stuff (small line) that is secured to an object, such as a knife or tool, to prevent it from going adrift or being lost. This is a common practice in maritime operations to ensure important items are secured and readily available. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this type of securing method - a keeper is used to secure an object in place, a stopper is used to prevent the end of a line from running through a block or hole, and a noose is a loop used for binding or hanging, not securing an object.
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