Instead of whipping an end of a line, a temporary means of preventing the line from unraveling is to tie a __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — figure-eight knot

A figure-eight knot is a standard stopper knot used in seamanship to prevent the end of a line from unreeving through a block or fairlead. It is a quick, temporary, and effective method to stop a line from unraveling when a permanent whipping is not immediately practical.