NOUN | artifact | pilot ladder, Jacob's ladder, jack ladder | (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps |
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Meaning | (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps. | |
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Synonyms | Jacob's ladder, jack ladder | |
Category | seafaring, navigation, sailing | The work of a sailor / sailor |
Broader | ladder | Steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs |
Spanish | Jacob's ladder |
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