touwladder

Definitions of touwladder
  1. noun
    (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
    synonyms: emmerladder, jakobsladder
  2. noun
    a ladder with side pieces of rope
    synonyms: stormladder
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