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jacob's ladder
any of various plants belonging to the genus Polemonium, of the phlox family, especially P. caeruleum (or P. van-bruntiae), having blue, cup-shaped flowers and paired leaflets in a ladderlike arrangement. -
echelon
a level of command, authority, or rank: After years of service, she is now in the upper echelon of city officials. Synonyms: place, rank, hierarchy, authority, grade, office; row, tier, rung; social standing, position, class, standing. -
extension ladder
a ladder that can be made longer by pulling out an extra section -
stepladder
a ladder having flat steps or treads in place of rungs. -
aerial ladder
a power-operated extending ladder mounted on a fire engine -
companion ladder
a ladder that allows sailors to move up and down between the decks of the ship