Associations to the word «Ratline»

Wiktionary

RATLINE, noun. (nautical) Any of the cross ropes between the shrouds, which form a net like ropework, allowing sailors to climb up towards the top of the mast.

Dictionary definition

RATLINE, noun. (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft.

Wise words

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Friedrich Nietzsche