ratline
noun /'rætlɪn/
- Definition
- (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'ratline'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
4
Length
7