LadderWordNet Explorer

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

a ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in place

a ladder whose length can be extended

(nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps

a light ladder to the monkey bridge on a ship

a ladder with side pieces of rope

a ladder used to scale walls (as in an attack)

(nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard