To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction so each bight is clear and can run out freely without snagging describes __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — faking

Faking a line involves laying it out in long, continuous, overlapping straight bights on deck. This technique ensures the line remains clear of kinks, twists, and snags, allowing it to run out smoothly and rapidly during deployment.