| 单词 | catch ratline |
| 释义 | > as lemmascatch ratline catch ratline n. Nautical (now historical) any of several ratlines (see ratline n.1 2) fastened to the after shrouds of a sailing ship, used for climbing the rigging. ΚΠ 1854 C. Bushell Rigger's Guide 171 Every fifth rattline is taken to the after shroud, this is called a ketch rattline. 1882 G. S. Nares Seamanship (ed. 6) 13 All the ratlines are seized to the after shroud but one, except every fifth ratline, which is seized to the after shroud, and is called a catch ratline. 2006 K. Chapman Peace, War & Friendships vi. 52 Going aloft in the Cutty Sark, the catch ratlin on the port side of the fore top broke as I was pulling myself up from the futtock shrouds. < as lemmas |
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