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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

  • (..) so do you. Chains. CAPTAIN: Raise the trident! WATCHMAN: Free to engage! Quickly! GUARD: Ready! - (LADDER RATTLING) - GUARD: Get ready! Chains! SOLDIER : You, too! SOLDIER : Catapults ready! Fire pit ready! Open the oil barrels! (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur
  • (..) Give yourselves over to the drum! (INDISTINCT SHOUTING) QUINTUS: Why are we so slow? We will not lose this battle before we start. - Ladder down! - MAN: Coming down! CAPTAIN: Prepare for battle! Full speed! Stick to it! Oars up. Oars up! (..)
    2016 Ben-Hur