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ladder

8 entries found.

Main Entry:
lad·der 
          Listen to the pronunciation of ladder
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 step2: something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use ; especially : run 11a3: a series of usually ascending steps or stages : scale <climbing up the corporate ladder>
lad·der·like 
          Listen to the pronunciation of ladderlike \-ˌlīk\ adjective


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