ladder
/ˈlad.ə/
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs; A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position; The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder
- plural
- ladders
Meanings
- 1
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps)
How long is your ladder?
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He climbed up the ladder.
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- 2
A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position
- 3
The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder
- 4
A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a runrare
- 5
A sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stonesrare
- 6
A league tablerare