What command is given to let out line until under less tension?

What command is given to let out line until under less tension?

• A. On deck
• B. 19 on departure
• C. Take in the line
• D. Slack the line

Answer: (B)

Relieving line tension is done by telling the crew to slack the line, meaning to ease it out gradually so the line pays out without increasing force. Taking in the line would tighten it, while “on deck” isn’t a line-handling command and “19 on departure” isn’t a relevant deck instruction. So the command to let out the line until tension is reduced is to slack the line.

Relieving line tension is done by telling the crew to slack the line, meaning to ease it out gradually so the line pays out without increasing force. Taking in the line would tighten it, while “on deck” isn’t a line-handling command and “19 on departure” isn’t a relevant deck instruction. So the command to let out the line until tension is reduced is to slack the line.