Ladder vs. Stair

Ladder vs. Stair — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Ladder and Stair

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).

Stairnoun

A single step in a staircase.

Laddernoun

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

Stairnoun

A series of steps; a staircase.

Laddernoun

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

Stairnoun

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway;

he paused on the bottom step
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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.

Oh damn it, I've laddered my tights!

Laddernoun

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

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Laddernoun

ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress;

he climbed the career ladder

Laddernoun

a row of unravelled stitches;

she got a run in her stocking

Ladderverb

come unraveled or undone as if by snagging;

Her nylons were running