ratlin

• Морской термин, обозначающий одну из маленьких горизонтальных верёвок, закреплённых между вантами парусного судна, используемых в качестве ступеней для лазания по такелажу.

A nautical term for one of the small horizontal ropes fastened between the shrouds of a sailing ship, used as steps for climbing the rigging.

1. Nautical rope ladderC2formaltechnical

   A small horizontal rope fastened between the shrouds of a sailing ship, forming steps for climbing the rigging.

   Вантовый трап

   • The sailor climbed the ratlins to reach the crow's nest.
   • The ratlins were worn and needed replacement before the voyage.
   • He carefully placed his foot on the first ratlin and began his ascent.

   Synonymsratline