🇬🇧 en nl 🇳🇱

ladder noun

  /ˈladə/ , /ˈlædɚ/ , [ˈlæɾɚ]
  • A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
  • (figuratively) The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder.
  • (chiefly, Britain) A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run.
  • In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones.
ladder

🇳🇱 nl en 🇬🇧

ladder noun

  /ˈlɑdər/
  • een houten of metalen voorwerp met treden om makkelijk op hoger gelegen plaatsen te komen
ladder
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