Crossword puzzle clue "rope throwing hoop"

a heavy flat ring thrown over a pin in a game like horseshoes

QUOIT, to play at quoits

an interjection used to hail another vessel

any of the small lines forming the steps of the rigging of ships, also RATLIN, RATLING, RATTLIN, RATTLINE, RATTLING

the act of addition

ADDLE, to confuse

one who performs on the high wire or trapeze