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El cabo cuyos chicotes se amarran a la cruz del ancla y a un boyarín se denomina:The rope whose ends are tied to the crown of the anchor and to a small buoy is called:

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Correct answer: d) Tripping line (orinque)

Why it is correct

The tripping line joins the crown of the anchor to a small buoy.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is not the name of this rope.
  • b) That is a knot, not a rope.
  • c) That is not the name of this rope.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Rope with a small buoy over the anchor: tripping line.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Knots and lines

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