Question 2043 Deck General

The correct answer is C) flemishing. Flemishing is the process of laying out a line in successive circles flat on the deck with the bitter end (the end of the line) in the center. This method of storing line or rope is commonly used on ships and boats to keep the line organized, prevent tangles, and allow for easy deployment when needed. The other options, such as coiling, faking, and lining, refer to different techniques for storing or arranging lines, but they do not specifically describe the process of laying out the line in concentric circles with the bitter end in the center, which is the defining characteristic of flemishing.