ladder synonyms

ladder

n.

stairway, step-stool, steps, scale; see stairs.

Ladders include: stepladder, rope ladder, ship's ladder, stern ladder, accommodation ladder, fireman's scaling ladder, extension ladder, companionway, collapsing ladder, folding ladder, fire ladder, hook ladder, Jacob's ladder, gangway, fire escape, standing ladder.

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