B1nounhomework
US/ˈlæd.ər/
UK/ˈlæd.ə/
a piece of equipment with steps between two long sides, used to climb up to high places
In context
He climbed a ladder to clear the leaves out of the gutter.
Hold the ladder steady while I change the light bulb.
She worked her way up the career ladder from receptionist to director.
Words that go with ladder
verb + noun
- climb a laddergo up using a ladderHe climbed a ladder to fix the broken light.
adjective + noun
- corporate ladderthe levels of promotion inside a companyShe worked her way up the corporate ladder in ten years.
noun + noun
- career ladderthe series of jobs a person moves through while advancingMoving abroad helped him climb the career ladder faster.
noun + preposition
- rung of the ladderone step of a ladderHe slipped on the top rung of the ladder.
verb + preposition
- fall off a ladderdrop down from a ladder by accidentBe careful not to fall off a ladder while you are painting the roof.