You are operating a powerboat on a fair sea when a crew member falls overboard on the port side. You should take a hard turn to the _______?
The name marlinespike is derived from the tool that is used for splicing. It can be a tapered metal pin or carved of wood.
Once a rope is onboard a boat and is given a specific purpose, such as dock line, halyard, etc. it is called a line, not a rope.