In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in English. You must translate it to Xhosa in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.

[EX Q]: A cordage lifeline is only fitted when the topping lift cannot be used for this purpose.
[EX A]: Intambo ubomi bomgca ilinganiswa xa umphezulu wokunyuswa ungenakusetyenziswa ngokwezonjongo.

[EX Q]: It was felt that smaller, heavily armoured ships, with a small steaming radius, should be employed for harbour defence.
[EX A]: Kwavakala okokuba iinqanawa ezincinane nezinqatyiswe kakhulu, zinommandla omncinane womphunga, kufanele zisetyenziswe kukhuseleko lwezibuko.

[EX Q]: The jackstay is closed to a square with sides 8 feet in length.
[EX A]:
Iintambo eziqinileyo nezitwatyululweyo zikufuphi kwisikwere namacala angumlinganiselo wenyawo eziyi8 kumgama.