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- [rat-lin]
- /ˈræt lɪn/
- /ˈræt.lɪn/
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- [rat-lin]
- /ˈræt lɪn/
Definitions of ratline word
- noun ratline any of the small ropes or lines that traverse the shrouds horizontally and serve as steps for going aloft. 1
- noun ratline Also, ratline stuff. three-stranded, right-laid, tarred hemp stuff of from 6 to 24 threads, used for ratlines, lashings, etc. 1
- noun ratline any of a series of light lines tied across the shrouds of a sailing vessel for climbing aloft 0
- noun ratline any of the small, relatively thin pieces of tarred rope which join the shrouds of a ship and serve as the steps of a ladder for climbing the rigging 0
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Origin of ratline
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; earlier ratling, radelyng < ?
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Parts of speech for Ratline
noun
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ratline popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ratline usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ratline
noun ratline
- lanyard — Nautical. a short rope or wire rove through deadeyes to hold and tauten standing rigging.
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