Neuter
Fallreep
Meaning
a ladder, originally a rope ladder, used to climb on board of a ship
Concepts
Synonyms
Gangway
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfalˌʁeːp/
Etymology
Via German Low German [Term?] from Dutch valreep (attested 1612). Analysable as fallen (“to fall”) + Reep (“rope”).
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