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ratlin

/ˈræt.lɪn/

Traduction: Terme marin désignant l'une des petites cordes horizontales fixées entre les haubans d'un navire à voile, servant d'échelons pour grimper dans le gréement.

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C2formalcommontechnical/ˈræt.lɪn/

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.

  • 🇫🇷Terme marin désignant l'une des petites cordes horizontales fixées entre les haubans d'un navire à voile, servant d'échelons pour grimper dans le gréement.
  1. Nautical rope ladder C2 formal technical

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

    • 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.

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    Synonymes: ratline