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    ladder
    /ˈladə/

    noun

    • 1. a piece of equipment 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 unravelled fabric in tights or stockings: British "one of Sally's stockings developed a ladder"

    verb

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

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    Learn the meaning of ladder as a noun and a verb in English, with different contexts and usage. Find out how to say ladder in other languages and see related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ladderLadder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of ladder as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A ladder is a structure for climbing up or down, or something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word ladder in English. Find out how to use ladder as a noun to describe a piece of equipment, a series of stages, a hole in clothes or a sports competition.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLADDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    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.. See examples of LADDER used in a sentence.

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  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ladderLadder - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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. come unraveled or undone as if by snagging. synonyms: run.