ladder — a piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlædər/
Example Sentences
- My cat got stuck on the ladder and meowed for help like a furry firefighter.
- She's so ambitious, she'd probably try to climb a ladder to the moon if someone told her there was a promotion up there.
- The painter forgot his ladder and had to ask his very tall neighbor for help.
ladder
NOUN[/ˈlædər/]
a piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'hlæder', which comes from a common Germanic root shared with the verb 'lean' (to recline or incline). The original meaning relates to the concept of leaning or inclining, applied to a structure that leans against something.
Breakdown
Old English 'hlæder' is composed of a Germanic root meaning 'to lean' or 'to incline', with the suffix '-er' indicating an instrument or tool, literally 'that which leans' or 'a leaning device'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat got stuck on the ladder and meowed for help like a furry firefighter.”
“She's so ambitious, she'd probably try to climb a ladder to the moon if someone told her there was a promotion up there.”
“The painter forgot his ladder and had to ask his very tall neighbor for help.”
“Breaking the ladder on your first day of work is not the best way to climb the career ladder.”
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