Fallreep

German

Etymology

Via German Low German from Dutch valreep (attested 1612). Analysable as fallen (“to fall”) +‎ Reep (“rope”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfalˌʁeːp/
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Noun

Fallreep n (genitive Fallreeps, plural Fallreepe)

  1. (nautical) a ladder, originally a rope ladder, used to climb on board of a ship
    Das Schiff war schon im Ablegen begriffen, als er sich noch über das Fallreep an Bord brachte.
    The ship was already setting sail when he managed to get on board over the ladder.

Declension

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