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Which is the proper term for the wheel on the windlass with indentations for the anchor chain to ride in?

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Which is the proper term for the wheel on the windlass with indentations for the anchor chain to ride in?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Windlass components on the bow used for handling anchor chain • The special notched wheel that matches the stud-link chain shape • Difference between a device that HOLDS the chain vs. one that actually DRIVES the chain

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• Which part of the windlass actually PULLS the anchor chain in and out, rather than just securing it in place? • Think about why the wheel needs specially shaped pockets/indentations instead of a smooth surface. • Which of these terms have you seen in diagrams of the ground tackle arrangement (anchor, chain, windlass) in textbooks or USCG illustrations?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option names a part that engages the chain links to move them. • Eliminate any option that sounds like a device whose main purpose is only to lock or hold rather than to drive. • Visualize the foredeck: anchor, chain, windlass — which named part would have chain-sized pockets around its rim?

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Which is the proper term for the wheel on the windlass with indentations for the anchor chain to ride in?

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