In a water evacuation, by what is the slide attached to the aircraft?

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In a water evacuation, the slide often becomes a life raft, and it must stay close to the aircraft so passengers can reach it and it won’t drift away in wind or waves. The attachment used for this purpose is a mooring line—a strong tether designed to secure the raft to the aircraft. This keeps the raft in reach and stable during the evacuation. While a rope could function as a tether, and a cable or strap are possible terms, they aren’t the standard, purpose-built term used for securing the raft to the airframe, which is why the mooring line is the best choice.