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    lad·der
    /ˈladər/

    noun

    • 1. a structure consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something.
    • 2. a vertical strip of unraveled fabric in tights or stockings; a run: British "one of Sally's stockings developed a ladder"

    verb

    • 1. (with reference to tights or stockings) develop or cause to develop a run: British "I laddered my tights as I arrived this morning"

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