Ratlin
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A short horizontal rope secured across the shrouds of a sailing vessel, forming a rung of a rope ladder used to climb the rigging.
“The young sailor gripped the ratlin tightly as the ship pitched in heavy seas.”
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Syllables
rat·lin
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ratline
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Contains vowels A and I, the unusual -LIN ending distinguishes it from similar words
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