ratline

[US]/ˈrætlaɪn/
[UK]/ˈrætlaɪn/

Translation

n.a rope or line used on a ship for climbing to the rigging; the horizontal ropes on a ship's rigging
Word Forms
Pluralratlines

Phrases & Collocations

ratline network

ratline escape

ratline route

ratline operation

ratline connection

ratline system

ratline activity

ratline strategy

ratline investigation

Example Sentences

the ratline was used to escape from the country.

many people relied on the ratline during the war.

they uncovered a ratline that helped criminals flee.

the ratline was a secret network for refugees.

authorities are investigating the ratline for illegal activities.

he used the ratline to avoid capture by the police.

the ratline was well-known among those seeking asylum.

she followed the ratline to reach safety.

historians studied the ratline's impact on migration.

the ratline was filled with danger and uncertainty.

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