ratline

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Noun

ratline (plural ratlines)

1. (nautical) Any of the cross ropes between the shrouds, which form a net like ropework, allowing sailors to climb up towards the top of the mast.
   • 1980, Richard W. Unger, The Ship in the Medieval Economy 600-1600, page 34

     That meant it was not possible to use ratlines -- that is, to make rope ladders out of the shrouds by adding small connecting pieces of ropes.

Translations

• French: enfléchure
• German: Webeleine
• Russian: выблёнки
• Spanish: flechaste

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