Word: ratlines
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rat
lines
Definition: Plural of ratline; a small horizontal rope between the shrouds of a sailing ship; they form a ladder for climbing aloft
Morphemes:
Affix: ratline
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of the cross ropes between the shrouds, which form a net like ropework, allowing sailors to climb up towards the top of the mast.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).