accommodation ladder

/əˈkɑməˌdeɪʃən ˌlædər/
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Other forms: accommodation ladders

Definitions of accommodation ladder
  1. noun
    (nautical) a portable ladder hung over the side of a vessel to give access to small boats alongside
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    type of:
    sea ladder, sea steps
    (nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard
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