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- Dictionarylad·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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Learn the meaning of ladder as a noun, with synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related phrases. A ladder is a structure for climbing up or down, or something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use.
LADDER definition: 1. a piece of equipment used for climbing up and down, that consists of two vertical bars or pieces…. Learn more.
Ladder definition: a structure of wood, metal, or rope, commonly consisting of two sidepieces between which a series of bars or rungs are set at suitable distances, forming a means of climbing up or down..
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Definitions of ladder. noun. steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down. see more. noun. ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress. “he climbed the career ladder ” see more. noun. a row of unravelled stitches. synonyms: ravel, run. see more. verb.
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Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word ladder, a piece of equipment for climbing up and down a wall or a series of stages by which you can make progress in a career or an organization. See pictures and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
