Question 2134 Deck General

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.