ladders Definition

a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step

something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use; especially : run

a series of usually ascending steps or stages : scale

a light ladder or stairway hung over the side of a ship for ascending from or descending to small boats

a mechanically operated extensible ladder usually mounted on a fire truck

a series of pools arranged like steps by which fish can pass over a dam in going upstream

any of a genus (Polemonium) of herbs of the phlox family that have pinnate leaves, a bell-shaped corolla, and a several-seeded capsule; especially : a perennial herb (P. caeruleum) with bright blue or occasionally white flowers

a marine ladder of rope or chain with wooden or iron rungs