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Al giro que hace una embarcación alrededor del ancla, una vez fondeada, por efecto del viento y/o la corriente se le denomina…The turn a boat makes around its anchor, once anchored, under the effect of wind and/or current is called…

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Correct answer: a) Swinging (borneo).

Why it is correct

Swinging is turning around the anchor with the wind or current.

Why the others are not

  • b) That is not the term for this turn.
  • c) Dragging is when the anchor is pulled along.
  • d) The tripping line is a rope.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Borneo: swing. Garreo: drag.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Knots and lines

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.