Which is the name given to a metal ring on...

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Which is the name given to a metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced?

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Which is the name given to a metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Parts of a block and tackle system (cheeks, sheave, becket, hook, swivel) • Difference between a fixed attachment point and a rotating connector on a block • Common rigging terms for the end of a rope: eye splice, loop, bight

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: which of these terms refers specifically to a fitting that is permanently attached to the block for securing the standing part of the line? • Which choice describes a rotating connector vs. a static ring or fitting? • Think about how you would secure the standing part of a tackle: are you attaching it to a rope feature, or to a metal fitting on the block itself?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is a part of the block, not a shape of rope. • Separate hardware that allows rotation from hardware that is fixed. • Recall standard names used in seamanship manuals for the metal fitting on a block where the standing part is spliced: verify this specific term before choosing.