| NOUN | artifact | ratline, ratlin | (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship |
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| Meaning | (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft. | |
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| Synonym | ratlin | |
| Category | seafaring, navigation, sailing | The work of a sailor / sailor |
| Part of | ship | A vessel that carries passengers or freight |
| Broader | line | Something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible |
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