noun Download 🔗Share A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps). Examples : "The painters used ladders to reach the high walls of the house. " utility building structure item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position. Examples : ""Studying hard and getting good grades are the first ladders to a successful career." " position achievement job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder. Examples : ""Many people work hard to climb the ladders in their companies and achieve higher positions." " organization business job work structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run. Examples : ""She snagged her stockings on the desk, and now they have ladders running down the back of her legs." " wear material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones. Examples : "During the Go game, the experienced player recognized the dangerous "ladders" forming and avoided playing into them. " game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To arrange or form into a shape of a ladder. Examples : "The children ladders their building blocks to reach the top shelf. " structure building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To ascend (a building, a wall, etc.) using a ladder. Examples : "The painter carefully ladders the side of the house to reach the second story. " building action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Of a knitted garment: to develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread. Examples : ""My daughter's tights ladders so easily; I have to buy her a new pair every week!" " wear material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pair of ladders Examples : "The painters used ladders to reach the top of the tall building. " item utility building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
