Ladder vs. Stairs

Laddernoun

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).

Laddernoun

(figuratively) A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position.

Laddernoun

(figuratively) The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder.

Laddernoun

A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run.

Laddernoun

In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones.

Ladderverb

To arrange or form into a shape of a ladder.

Ladderverb

To ascend (a building, a wall, etc.) using a ladder.

Ladderverb

Of a knitted garment: to develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread.

Laddernoun

A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps.

Laddernoun

That which resembles a ladder in form or use;

Laddernoun

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

Laddernoun

ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress;

Laddernoun

a row of unravelled stitches;

Ladderverb

come unraveled or undone as if by snagging;

Laddernoun

a piece of equipment consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something.

Laddernoun

a series of ascending stages by which someone or something may progress

Laddernoun

a vertical strip of unravelled fabric in tights or stockings

Ladderverb

(with reference to tights or stockings) develop or cause to develop a ladder

Ladder

A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps. There are two types: rigid ladders that are self-supporting or that may be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rollable ladders, such as those made of rope or aluminium, that may be hung from the top.

Stairsnoun

plural of stair

Stairsnoun

A contiguous set of steps connecting two floors.

Stairsnoun

a way of access consisting of a set of steps

Stairs

Stairs, a stairway, a staircase, a stairwell, or a flight of stairs is a construction designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances, called steps. Stairs may be straight, round, or may consist of two or more straight pieces connected at angles.