Deck General USCG Q#1956 (Set 62)

A whipping on a fiber line __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — keeps the ends from fraying

Whipping consists of wrapping small twine tightly around the end of a fiber rope to prevent the strands from unlaying or fraying. This is a critical maintenance practice that preserves the integrity of the line and prevents the ends from becoming bushy and unusable over time.

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