Definition of "ratlins" []

• Plural form of ratlin. (noun)

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• "The tiger he tried two or three of the ratlins, but thought it onsafe, so he let himself down, mighty careful, to the deck."
• "I did not delay to descend the ratlins, but slid down"
• "Tompkins, roused from his fright more by the corsair's action than his words, for a pointed pistol has a wonderfully persuasive way of its own; and, with hesitating feet, he slowly descended the ratlins and placed himself beside the captain, who looked at him first contemptuously, and then turned his back, muttering between his teeth --"