Related Clues:

• Composition of some ladders
• It can be a lifesaver
• Part of a climber's gear
• Western necktie?
• You can skip it
• The end of one's rope?
• You may skip it
• Gallows sight
• Ratline, e.g.
• Double Dutch prop
• Type of gold chain
• Strong cord
• Dude ranch prop
• It might be skipped
• Potentially deadly loop