Multiple choice softskills communication

Clew

  1. Fastener for attaching a tarp over a hatchway.

  2. A grommet through which laces are passed.

  3. A layer of slime which appears on the hull.

  4. The corner of a sail to which a rope is attached.
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Explanation

A clew is specifically the corner of a sail where ropes (clew lines) are attached. This nautical term refers to the lower aft corner of a sail, essential for controlling sail shape and position. The other options describe different maritime objects: fasteners (A), grommets (B), or hull conditions (C).

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