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Ratlin

Noun

Definition: A small rope or line used in the rigging of a ship to steady the shrouds or stays.

Example Sentence: The sailor carefully adjusted the ratlin to ensure the stability of the mast.

Noun

Definition: A wooden or metal bar fastened horizontally to the shrouds or stays of a ship, providing additional support.

Example Sentence: Climbing up the ratlin, the sailor possessed the agility to reach the crow's nest.

Noun

Definition: A small rope ladder hung over the side of a ship to facilitate boarding or disembarking.

Example Sentence: The pirates swiftly descended the ratlin to reach the waiting dinghy.

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