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ladder
noun
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Divide ladder into syllables:

lad · der

How to pronounce ladder:

Definition of ladder:

ladder (noun):
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down.
a portable frame consisting of two long parallel supports connected by steps, for climbing up or down
a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step

Synonyms for ladder:

rungsequencegraduationstairsspokescalelevelseriesrunhierarchy
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