Definition of ladder Ladder
/læˈdɚ/ - [latder] - lad•der
We found 20 definitions of ladder from 11 different sources.
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What does ladder mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: ladders |
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| ladder - steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down | ||
| stairs, steps a flight of stairs or a flight of steps | ||
| articulated ladder a ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in place | ||
| extension ladder a ladder whose length can be extended | ||
| jack ladder, pilot ladder, jacob's ladder (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps | ||
| monkey ladder a light ladder to the monkey bridge on a ship | ||
| rope ladder a ladder with side pieces of rope | ||
| rundle, rung, spoke one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder | ||
| scaling ladder a ladder used to scale walls (as in an attack) | ||
| sea ladder, sea steps (nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard | ||
| ladder - ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress; "he climbed the career ladder" | ||
| ladder - a row of unravelled stitches; "she got a run in her stocking" | ||
| run, ravel | ||
| harm, damage, impairment the act of damaging something or someone | ||
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| ladder - come unraveled or undone as if by snagging; "Her nylons were running" | ||
| run | ||
| come apart, fall apart, split up, separate, break lose one's emotional or mental composure; "She fell apart when her only child died" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- ladder (Noun)
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps. - ladder (Noun)
The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, e. g. the corporate ladder . - ladder (Noun)
Length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings. - ladder (Noun)
In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones. - ladder (Verb)
To ascend a building or wall using a ladder. - ladder (Verb)
To develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- ladder (v. i.)
A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps. - ladder (v. i.)
That which resembles a ladder in form or use; hence, that by means of which one attains to eminence.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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ladder
A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two vertical side pieces to which are horizontally fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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ladder
lad′ėr, n. a frame made with steps placed between two upright pieces, by which one may ascend a building, &c.: anything by which one ascends: a gradual rise. [A.S. hlǽder; Ger. leiter.]
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
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ladder
echelle, a well-known convenience, of which there are a great number in a ship, formed of two pieces of plank joined together by crosspieces, which serve as steps, whereby to mount or descend from one deck to another.The ladders derive their names from the several hatchways, or other parts of a ship, wherein they are situated. Besides these, there are, of a particular construction, the accommodation-ladder and the quarter-ladders.Accommodation-LADDER, is a sort of light stair-case, occasionally fixed on the gangway of the admiral, or commander in chief, of a fleet. It is furnished with rails and entering-ropes, covered with red bays, and the lower-end of it is retained at a competent distance from the ship’s side by iron bars, or braces, to render the passage more convenient to those who enter or depart from the ship. See the article GANGWAY.Quarter-LADDERS, two ladders of rope, depending from the right and left side of a ship’s stern, whereby to descend into the boats which are moored astern, in order to bring them up along-side of the ship; or to use them for any other occasion.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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ladder
The accommodation ladder is a sort of light staircase occasionally fixed on the gangway. It is furnished with rails and man-ropes; the lower end of it is kept at a proper distance from the ship's side by iron bars or braces to render it more convenient. (See GANGWAY.)--Forecastle-ladder and hold-ladder, for getting into or out of those parts of a ship.--Jacob's ladder, abaft top-gallant masts, where no ratlines are provided.--Quarter or stern ladders. Two ladders of rope, suspended from the right and left side of a ship's stern, whereby to get into the boats which are moored astern.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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ladder
To go up the ladder to rest; to be hanged.
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
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ladder
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Wikipedia 
- A ladder is a tool. It is normally made of metal or wood, and people can climb it to reach high places. It has rungs on it, which are places for your feet to go when you are climbing.
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