RATLINE


Meaning of RATLINE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' rat-l ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English radelyng

Date: 15th century

: any of the small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds of a ship so as to form the steps of a rope ladder ― usually used in plural

ratline

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