jack ladder

Definitions of jack ladder
  1. noun
    (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
    synonyms: Jacob's ladder, pilot ladder
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    type of:
    ladder
    steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
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