1. noun /ˈladə,ˈlædɚ/
a) 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.
b) That which resembles a ladder in form or use; hence, that by means of which one attains to eminence, e.g. the corporate ladder.
2. verb /ˈladə,ˈlædɚ/
a) To ascend a building or wall using a ladder.
A good working knowledge of the ladder parts, how they work, their capacities, and proper usage are a must before anyone is sent out to ladder a building.
b) To develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread
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