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    [Noun]  | "lad*der" | \ ˈla-dər \


    1: a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step

    2: something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use; especially : run

    3: a series of usually ascending steps or stages : scale

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English, from Old English hlǣder; akin to Old High German leitara ladder, Old English hlinian to lean {mat|lean|};

    [Noun]  | "ladder truck" 


    1: hook and ladder truck

    Origin: 1889 ;

    [Noun]  | "accommodation ladder" 


    1: a light ladder or stairway hung over the side of a ship for ascending from or descending to small boats

    Origin: 1744 ;

    [Noun]  | "aerial ladder" 


    1: a mechanically operated extensible ladder usually mounted on a fire truck

    Origin: 1904 ;

    [Noun]  | "career ladder" 


    1: the series of progressively higher positions that can be attained in one's working career conceived of as a ladder to be climbed toward greater responsibility and financial success

    Origin: 1835 ;

    [Noun]  | "fish ladder" 


    1: a series of pools arranged like steps by which fish can pass over a dam in going upstream

    Origin: 1864 ;

    [Noun]  | "hook and ladder truck" 


    1: a piece of mobile fire apparatus carrying ladders and usually other firefighting and rescue equipment —called also hook and ladder, ladder truck

    Origin: 1865 ;

    [Noun]  | "Ja*cob's ladder" | \ ˈjā-kəbz- \


    1: any of a genus (Polemonium) of herbs of the phlox family that have pinnate leaves, a bell-shaped corolla, and a several-seeded capsule; especially : a perennial herb (P. caeruleum) with bright blue or occasionally white flowers

    2: a marine ladder of rope or chain with wooden or iron rungs

    Origin: 1733 ;

     From the ladder see:n in a dream by Jacob in Genesis 28:12;

    [Noun]  | "rope ladder" 


    1: a ladder that has short pieces (called rungs) which are held between two long ropes

    [Adjective]  | "lad*der-back" | \ ˈla-dər-ˌbak \


    1: having a back consisting of two upright posts connected by horizontal slats

    Origin: 1908 ;

    [Noun]  | "ladder" 


    1: a scheme of rank or order;


      * e.g., " ... their team placed third on the tournament ladder "



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     [ "ladder" ]

    1: Talent agent

      * e.g.,  ... If you want to become an actor, you'need to get a ladder. 

     [ "ladder" ]

    1: Someone who is a tool but alot worse than a tool. Can worsen the insult be sayin that he/she is a ladder with extendables and wheels.

      * e.g.,  ... Man, Shawn is such a ladder. 

     [ "ladder" ]

    1:  United States Marine Corps and United States Navy slang term for stairs.

      * e.g.,  ... Those weren't stairs that I took an Absecon sleighride down; that was a ladder! 

     [ "ladder" ]

    2:  An extremely steep and dangerous staircase, such as those found in Absecon, New Jersey.

     [ "ladder" ]

    1: Often portrayed in the trap, referring to an extended magazine or clip of around 30 rounds. Common synonym for extended magazines in rap music.

      * e.g.,  ... Just picked up my glock 40 and i put a ladder in that b*tch 

     [ "ladder" ]

    1: An implement used for climbing .. Some retract, some are metal, some are made of wood.

      * e.g.,  ... The roofer was very adept with his long ladder. 

     [ "ladder" ]

    1: 1) A tool used to reach higher places by climbing.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) I could not reach the ceiling so I got a ladder. 

     [ "ladder" ]

    2: 2) A tool with steps, usually in a triangular shape used in climbing or reaching higher places.

      * e.g.,  ... 2) The painter was on a ladder. 

     [ "ladder" ]

    3: 3) The second in a set when used in an example.

      * e.g.,  ... 3) Mcdonalds and Burger King both have burgers but I would have to choose the ladder. 

     [ "ladder" ]

    4: 4) Slang for a 3mg Xanex pill due to the fact that it resembles a ladder.

      * e.g.,  ... 4) Damn that ladder really fucked me up. 

     [ "Ladder" ]

    1: A slang term widely used in the hoods of Philly. Meaning an extended clip (30 rounds for example) for a handgun that is so long and skinny that it looks like a "Ladder"

      * e.g.,  ... "Ladder in the glock call it energizer bunny, cuz it keep goin, hunnid shot throwin "- Quote from popular Philly rapper "Ar-AB" off the song "North 2 West ft. Nitty" 

     [ "ladders" ]

    1: 2mg Xanax. They're rectangular in shape and have sections much like rungs in a ladders.

      * e.g.,  ... Hey man can you find any ladders? I need to get loaded. 

     [ "Laddered" ]

    1: When someone frickin’ hits you with a steel ladder

      * e.g.,  ... SERVER CoolestDevelopers was laddered! 

     [ "laddered" ]

    1: It means the first thing that comes to your mind(usually along the lines of sex, alchol, drugs, weed, etc) It should be used when you want to do a combination of the previous things listed or if you want to do anything that will entertain.

      * e.g.,  ... Yo Lets get laddered tonight! 

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