Question 2138 Deck General

The correct answer is D) handy-billy. A handy-billy is a small light tackle with blocks of steel or wood that is used for miscellaneous small jobs on a vessel. The term "handy-billy" refers to the versatile and convenient nature of this type of tackle for performing various tasks and light lifting on a ship or boat. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) A snatch block is a type of pulley block with a hinged side plate that allows a line to be easily slipped into the block. B) A threefold purchase is a type of tackle system that uses three parts of a line to provide a mechanical advantage. C) A chockablock is a condition where two blocks of a tackle are brought together, preventing further movement.