Question 2045 Deck General
70% to passRoundline is a _______________.
A
three-stranded, right-handed line
B
small tarred hemp line of three strands laid left-handed
C
four-stranded, left- or right-handed line
D
three-stranded, left-handed line
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) three-stranded, right-handed line. A roundline is a common type of three-stranded, right-handed line used extensively on ships and boats. The "right-handed" refers to the direction the strands are laid or twisted together, which is the standard construction for most common ropes and lines. The other options are incorrect - B) is a description of a small tarred hemp line, C) refers to a four-stranded line, and D) describes a three-stranded, left-handed line, which is less common than the standard right-handed construction.
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