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La acción de tumbar o inclinar una embarcación se denomina:Tipping or leaning a boat over is called:

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Correct answer: b) Heeling (“escorar”).

Why it is correct

Heeling is leaning the boat to one side. Righting is the opposite.

Why the others are not

  • a) The reverse.
  • c) Lowering.
  • d) Bearing away.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Lean: heel.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Parts of a boat

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