Associations to the word «Ratlin»

Noun

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Wiktionary

RATLIN, noun. (nautical) Alternative form of ratline

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle