Associations to the word «Ratlin»
Noun
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Wiktionary
RATLIN, noun. (nautical) Alternative form of ratline
Dictionary definition
RATLIN, 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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