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A lashing used to secure three or four barges at a common corner, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a _______________.

A breast wire

B scissor wire

C towing wire

D cross wire

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) scissor wire. A scissor wire is a lashing used to secure three or four barges at a common corner, lashed in an "X" fashion. This type of lashing is commonly used in barge towing operations to securely connect multiple barges together. The "X" shape of the lashing helps distribute the forces evenly and prevent the barges from separating. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) A breast wire is a transverse wire used to hold barges together side-by-side. C) A towing wire is the main wire used to connect the towing vessel to the lead barge. D) A cross wire is not a standard term for this type of lashing.

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