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Ladder

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Meaning

Noun

In Tools:
A
, usually
, of
,
, or
, used for
and
,
two
to which are
(cross
or
as steps).
A
of
by
to a better position.
The
or
system within an organization, such as the
ladder.
In British English:
A
of
in a
, especially in
; a run.
In Go:
In
of go, a
of
a
and
to the
of the
stones.

Verb

In Tools:
To
or form into a
of a ladder.
In Firefighting:
To
(a
, a
, etc.) using a ladder.
In Tools:
Of a
: to develop a
a
thread.
In British English & Tools:
To
a
with
,
or
the
range as necessary.
In British English, Law enforcement & Tools:
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Origin

ladder
English
arrow
hlæder
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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