i., den. iskalarya

Turkish - English

Definition of i., den. iskalarya in Turkish English dictionary

ratline

The cross ropes between the shrouds, which form a net like ropework, allowing sailors to climb up towards the top of the mast

Quotations.

{i} horizontal piece of rope that connects the vertical ropes and forms a ladder (on ships)

(nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft

The net like ropework of the shrouds, formed by cross ropes, allowing sailors to climb up towards the top of the mast

Hyphenation

i., den. is·ka·lar·ya