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ladder
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ladder [′lad·ər]
(engineering)
A structure, often portable, for climbing up and down; consists of two parallel sides joined by a series of crosspieces that serve as footrests.
ladder
A frame, usually of wood or metal, consisting of two side pieces (called “stiles”) which are connected by crosspieces, usually round (called “rungs”); used as a means of climbing up or down.
ladder
walking under one can bring only misfortune. [Western Folklore: Leach, 598]
See : Luck, Bad
ladder
stood upon by Joseph to remove nails holding Christ to the cross. [Christian Symbolism: Appleton, 55]
See : Passion of Christ
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Just as Button entered the restaurant, a set of step ladders were opened, ensuring the 29-year-old had to walk underneath.
Button keeps his cool as title beckons by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
With only four bowlers eligible to play in the step ladder final round, the 12 qualifiers battled it out in the semi-finals in which Jaffer was seeded first with a 1,440 total.
Al Malki claims bowling crown by Gulf Daily News (Manama, Bahrain)
AN ANGRY father believes health and safety rules prevented a council's pest controllers from using a step ladder to reach a wasps' nest above his baby daughter's bedroom.
Angry dad fizzing over wasp nest in the rafters by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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