Ratline (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun Nautical.
  1. any of the small ropes or lines that traverse the shrouds horizontally and serve as steps for going aloft.
  2. three-stranded, right-laid, tarred hemp stuff of from 6 to 24 threads, used for ratlines, lashings, etc.
noun
  1. any of a series of light lines tied across the shrouds of a sailing vessel for climbing aloft
Ratline (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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