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¿Cómo se denomina la acción de girar alrededor del ancla por la acción del viento o la corriente?What is turning about the anchor under wind or current called?

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Correct answer: a) Swinging (bornear).

Why it is correct

Swinging is turning about the anchor. Dragging is the anchor sliding along the bottom.

Why the others are not

  • b) The wind does that.
  • c) The anchor slides.
  • d) It is rigging a tripping line.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Swing: turn.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Knots and lines

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