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Sailor Climbs Ropes These Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RATLINES" which means:
- noun
- • (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sailors climbed up the ratlines to reach the top of the mast."
- • "She struggled to keep her balance as she clung to the swaying ratlines."
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