Ladder Meaning and Definition


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Ladder meaning

Word: Ladder

How to pronounce: ˈlædə

Noun

Definitions:

1. A structure consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something.

Example sentences: "You run around climbing ladders, shimmying across ropes and running from one platform to another, collecting gems while avoiding the bad guys."

2. A vertical strip of unraveled fabric in tights or stockings; a run.

Example sentences: "One of Sally's stockings developed a ladder"

Verb

Definitions:

1. (with reference to tights or stockings) develop or cause to develop a run.

Example sentences: "I laddered my tights as I arrived this morning"


Synonyms:

gangway

ramp

gangplank

stair

stairway

stepladder

stairs

staircase

stairwell


Derivations:

laddering

laddered


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Ladder in Other Languages...

Spanish: Escalera

German: Leiter

French: échelle

Italian: Scaletta

Turkish: Merdiven


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