Rung of a ship's "ladder" Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, May 17, 1997 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, May 17, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 17, 1997 · 16-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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