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Doble disco, unido al tambor del molinete, con muescas para que enganchen en ellas los eslabones de la cadena, se llama…A double disc, joined to the windlass drum, with notches for the chain links to catch in, is called…
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Correct answer: c) Gypsy (barbotén).
Why it is correct
The gypsy is the notched part of the windlass that grips the chain links.
Why the others are not
- a) A cleat is a fitting for making lines fast.
- b) The capacete is not the part of the windlass that grips the chain.
- d) Option c) is correct.
How to work it out in the exam
- Chain plus windlass points to the gypsy.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2017 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
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