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Ratline
UK
/ˈræt.laɪn/
US
/ˈræt.laɪn/
Translation ratline into russian
Definitions
ratline
Noun
UK
/ˈræt.laɪn/
US
/ˈræt.laɪn/
A small rope forming part of the ladder on a ship's rigging, used for climbing.
The sailor quickly ascended the ratlines to reach the top of the mast.
A network of escape routes and safe houses used by fugitives, especially former Nazis escaping Europe after World War II.
The ratline helped many war criminals evade capture and flee to South America.