ratlin

rat·lin

uncommon

noun

1.

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

Synonyms

ratline

Related words

Word family

ratline

Broader terms

line

Parts

ship

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Grammar

noun
singular	ratlin
plural	ratlins

Nearby words

ration out Ratitae ratite ratite bird ratlike ratline rattail rattail cactus rattail fish rattan

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