RATLINE
\ɹˈatla͡ɪn], \ɹˈatlaɪn], \ɹ_ˈa_t_l_aɪ_n]\
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a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
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(nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
By Princeton University
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One of the small ropes fastened across the shrouds of a ship, used as the rounds of a ladder. ratlin.
By James Champlin Fernald
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RATLIN, rat'lin, n. one of the small lines or ropes traversing the shrouds and forming the steps of the rigging of ships--also RAT'LING, RATT'LING.--n. RAT'LINE-STUFF (naut.), a tarred rope from which ratlines are made. [Prob. rat-lines.]
By Thomas Davidson
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