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ladder

Definition

  • noun: a device used for climbing that has two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with a series of steps or rungs between them
  • noun: a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step
  • synonyms: stepladder, run

Examples

  • She worked her way up from the lowest rung on the economic 'ladder'.

  • He was moving up the corporate 'ladder'.

  • She got/had a 'ladder' in her stocking.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) who's in charge right now? I'm asking, because I can't even remember his name. Kirkman. Tom Kirkman. Oh, yeah, yeah. Kirkland. That's right. The lowest rung on the ladder. Did you know President Richmond fired him this morning? Now he's the President. He's the one the country's gonna be turning to (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1