HyperDic: jacob[s_ladder

English > 2 senses of the expression Jacob's ladder:
NOUNplantJacob's ladder, Greek valerian, charity, Polemonium caeruleum, Polemonium van-bruntiae, Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiaepinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers
artifactJacob's ladder, jack ladder, pilot ladder(nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
English > Jacob's ladder: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningpinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers.
SynonymsGreek valerian, charity, Polemonium caeruleum, Polemonium van-bruntiae, Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae
BroaderpolemoniumAny plant of the genus Polemonium
English > Jacob's ladder: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning(nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps.
Synonymsjack ladder, pilot ladder
Categoryseafaring, navigation, sailingThe work of a sailor / sailor
BroaderladderSteps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs
SpanishJacob's ladder

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