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Running rigging

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ratlinenoun(historical, often in the plural) A system of escape routes for Nazis and other fascists fleeing Europe in the aftermath of World War II.
yard ropenounAlternative form of yard-rope. [(nautical) A rope that goes through a block or sheave at the top of a mast that is used for hoisting or lowering a yard; gantline.]
racknounA series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other.
rattlingnounrattle (a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another)
jury rigverbAlternative spelling of jury-rig. [(nautical, transitive) To build an improvised rigging or assembly from whichever materials are available.]
rattlinnoun(nautical) Alternative form of ratline. [(nautical, uncountable) The rope or similar material used to make cross-ropes on a ship.]
rattlinenoun(nautical) Alternative form of ratline. [(nautical, uncountable) The rope or similar material used to make cross-ropes on a ship.]
ratlingnouna baby rat
gift ropenoun(nautical, archaic) A tow rope.
runnernounAgent noun of run; one who runs.
guest ropenoun(nautical) The line by which a boat makes fast to the swinging boom.
raftagenoun(nautical) Rafts considered as a group; the use of rafts
square rignoun(nautical) A sailing rig consisting of sails set mainly perpendicular to the line of the keel.
ratlinnoun(nautical) Alternative form of ratline. [(nautical, uncountable) The rope or similar material used to make cross-ropes on a ship.]
reef-tacklenoun(nautical) The ropes that are tightened to reef a sail or loosened to fully extend it.
manropenoun(nautical) Each of the ropes used in ascending the side of a sailing ship.
reef linenoun(nautical) A small rope used to reef square sails by being passed spirally round the yard and through the holes of the reef.
ratline stuffnoun(nautical) Tarred rope from which ratlines are made.
roapnounObsolete form of rope. [(uncountable) Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.]
rodeverb(ornithology) Of a male woodcock, to fly back and forth over the edge of a woodland while calling; to perform its, typically crepuscular, mating flight.

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