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RATLINE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ratline mean? 

RATLINE (noun)
  The noun RATLINE has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: RATLINE used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RATLINE (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

ratlin; ratline

Hypernyms ("ratline" is a kind of...):

line (something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible)

Domain category:

navigation; sailing; seafaring (the work of a sailor)

Holonyms ("ratline" is a part of...):

ship (a vessel that carries passengers or freight)


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