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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
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]


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Today, they're on your car, your barbeque grill, your lawn mower and most definitely on your step ladder.
to save operators from having to climb step ladders to check the nip on very large sheet lines.
Don't wait until you're half done to discover you don't have a step ladder to clean the ceiling fan or change light bulbs,'' says Heloise, whose newest book is ``Heloise Conquers Stinks and Stains'' (Penguin; $10.
 
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