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1. n. pl. The small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds and forming the steps of a rope ladder. Source: opted
2. The small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds and forming the steps of a rope ladder. [Written also ratlings, and rattlings.] Totten. Source: webster
3. n. pl. The small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds and forming the steps of a rope ladder. Source: ecdict

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attached forming ladder rope ropes shrouds small steps transverse rattlings written

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