English dictionary

ladder

/'l/&/d/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress

noun.state

Examples
He climbed the career ladder.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a row of unravelled stitches

noun.event

Synonyms ravel run

Source: WordNet 3.0
A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps.

noun

Source: webster1913