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Jacob's ladder |
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Jacob's ladder: see phlox phlox, common name for plants of the genus Phlox and for members of the Polemoniaceae, a family of herbs (and some shrubs and vines) found chiefly in the W United States. ..... Click the link for more information. . Jacob's ladder [¦jā·kəbz ¦lad·ər] (naval architecture) A portable ladder, having rope, chain, or wire sides, and wooden or iron rungs, slung over the ship's side for temporary use. Also known as jack ladder. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Though he speaks softly I hear Jacob's Ladders, reinforced with alloys of will and spirit, march upwards for his utterances. |
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