ladder (noun)

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

ladder (noun)

ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress

"he climbed the career ladder"

run, ladder, ravel (verb)

a row of unravelled stitches

"she got a run in her stocking"

ladder, run (verb)

come unraveled or undone as if by snagging

"Her nylons were running"

ladder (Noun)

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.

ladder (Noun)

That which resembles a ladder in form or use; hence, that by means of which one attains to eminence, e.g. the corporate ladder.

ladder (Noun)

length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings

ladder (Noun)

In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones.

ladder (Verb)

To ascend a building or wall using a ladder.

ladder (Verb)

To develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread

Ladder

A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps. There are two types: rigid ladders that can be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rope ladders that are hung from the top. The vertical members of a rigid ladder are called stringers or rails or stiles. Rigid ladders are usually portable, but some types are permanently fixed to buildings. They are commonly made of metal, wood, or fibreglass, but they have been known to be made of tough plastic.

Ladder

A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps used for climbing or descending. There are two types: rigid ladders that are self-supporting or that may be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rollable ladders, such as those made of rope or aluminium, that may be hung from the top. The vertical members of a rigid ladder are called stringers or rails (US) or stiles (UK). Rigid ladders are usually portable, but some types are permanently fixed to a structure, building, or equipment. They are commonly made of metal, wood, or fiberglass, but they have been known to be made of tough plastic.