Question 2134Deck General70% to pass
A snatch block would most likely be used as a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) fairlead.
A snatch block is a type of pulley block that is used to change the direction of a line or cable. It is commonly used as a fairlead, which is a device that guides a line or cable to prevent chafing or binding. The snatch block allows the line to change direction smoothly without excessive friction or wear on the line.
The other answer choices are not correct uses for a snatch block. A boat fall is a line used to raise and lower a boat, a topping lift is used to support the boom of a sailboat, and a riding pawl is a device used to prevent a windlass from reversing.
Related Questions
#2132 A block that can be opened at the hook or shackle end to receive a bight of the line is a _______________.#2133 A snatch block is a _______________.#2135 The grooved wheel inside a block is called a _______________.#2136 A metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced, is known as a(n) _______________.#2137 The standing part of a tackle is _______________.