A device consisting of a gear­driven drum that is operated with a handle to provide mechanical advantage when hauling on a line; also used to snub a line

🎲 Try a Random Question  |  Total Questions in Quiz: 537  |  🧠 Study this quiz with Flashcards
This question is part of a full practice quiz:
Sailing Made Easy: ASA 101 Certification — practice the complete quiz, review flashcards, or try a random question.

This American Sailing Association course provides the skills you'll need on a sailboat. The ASA 101 exam contains 100 multiple choice questions.


1. A device consisting of a gear­driven drum that is operated with a handle to provide mechanical advantage when hauling on a line; also used to snub a line