sheer ratline
noun
: every fifth ratline of the rigging of a ship extending to the swifters, after shrouds, and backstays
Word History
Etymology
sheer entry 8
- frowardnesses
- frower
- frown
- frown (at or on)
- frown (on or upon)
- frown at or on
- frown on
- frown on or upon
- frown on/upon
- frown upon
- frowned
- frowned (at or on)
- frowned (on or upon)
- frowned at or on
- frowned on
- frowned on or upon
- frowned upon
- frowner
- frowners
- frowning
- frowning (at or on)
- frowning (on or upon)
- frowning at or on
- frowning on
- frowning on or upon