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Ratline Definition & Meaning

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

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What does ratline mean?
(nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
What part of speech is ratline?
Ratline is a noun.

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