Associations to the word «Ratline»
Noun
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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.
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