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ladderMain Entry: lad·der Pronunciation: \ˈla-dər\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hlǣder; akin to Old High German leitara ladder, Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean Date: before 12th century 1 : a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step — lad·der·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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