Rope-ladder rung on a ship Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 9, 2010 · 55-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, July 9, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 9, 2010 · 55-Across · 7 letters
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(nautical) a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
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