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are taped to prevent them from unlaying.

vang A tackle positioned on the vessel to prevent the boom from raising.

whip Wrap the end of rope with small stuff to prevent the rope from unlaying.

wire rope A plurality of strands laid helically around an axis or a core.
working load A manufacturer’s recommendation of the maximum pounds of
pull to which a rope can safely be subjected; generally, one-tenth the new rope’s
breaking strength.

working part The end of the rope you are using to make a splice (compare with
standing part).

yarn A group of fibers twisted together; thread.