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noun • (nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft | ||||||||
| 32% | 5 | Loose fibre got by unravelling old ropes, once used in caulking wooden ships | ||||||
noun • loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships | ||||||||
| 25% | 5 | A small wooden or metal peg used to fasten ropes, especially on ships | ||||||
noun • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | ||||||||
Small Ropes On Ships Crossword Clue
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RATLINS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RATLINS
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times08 Feb 1988 | Across 42 | |
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1 | A small wooden or metal peg used to fasten ropes, especially on ships | |
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02 Jan 2003 | The Guardian Quick / 02 Jan 2003 |
3 | Following many in a bad way, a number of small ships
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02 Sep 2012 | The Guardian Everyman / 02 Sep 2012 |
4 | Loose fibre got by unravelling old ropes, once used in caulking wooden ships
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18 Aug 2023 | The Guardian Quick / 18 Aug 2023 |
5 | Ships' small craft
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23 Nov 1988 | New York Times / 23 Nov 1988 |
6 | Small heavy ropes
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10 Dec 1995 | New York Times / 10 Dec 1995 |
7 | Used to sever ropes on ships |
