Answer: ratlin

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RATLINRung on a rope ladder.
RATLINLight, tarred rope.
RATLINShip rope
RATLINRope-ladder step
RATLINSmall, tarred rope
RATLINNautical rope: Var.
RATLINRope for steps
ratlinone of the ropes forming the steps of a ladder on a ship, also RATLINE, RATLING, RATTLIN, RATTLINE
ratlinthree-stranded, right-laid, tarred hemp stuff of from 6 to 24 threads, used for ratlines, lashings, etc.
ratlinany of the small ropes or lines that traverse the shrouds horizontally and serve as steps for going aloft