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In rescue operations, the word “hoist” indicates

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Correct answer: b) A cable used by helicopters for lifting or lowering persons in a pick-up operation

Why it is correct

A hoist is the cable a helicopter uses to lift or lower people.

Why the others are not

  • a) It is not for towing.
  • c) It is not for static.
  • d) Those are rope rails.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Hoist: lift.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Marine English

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