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ladder
ladder
/ˈlædɝ/
noun
(
)
Steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
(
ladder
)
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
The ladder was extended to reach the top floor of the building
The ladder was extended to reach the top floor of the building
A row of unravelled stitches
(
ladder
,
ravel
,
run
)
a row of unravelled stitches
She got a run in her stocking
she got a run in her stocking
Ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress
(
ladder
)
ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress
He climbed the career ladder
he climbed the career ladder
verb
[British]
Come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
(
ladder
[British]
,
run
)
come unraveled or undone as if by snagging
Her nylons were running
Her nylons were running
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