What is another word for ratline?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈatla͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The word "ratline" refers to the series of small, closely spaced lines on the rigging of a ship that provide footholds for sailors to climb aloft. Synonyms for ratline include shroud, stay, and lanyard. Shrouds are the thick ropes or wire cables that support the mast of a ship, and they are used for rigging and climbing. Stays are similar to shrouds, but they are attached to the mast at different points and provide additional support. Lanyards are thin lines used to secure items such as sails or rigging and can also be used as hand or footholds. These synonyms are often used interchangeably with ratline to describe the ropes and rigging used on a ship.
