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LADDER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Ladder.

How to pronounce ladder:

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Ladder - as a noun

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stairssteps
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress

Example: "He climbed the career ladder"

A row of unravelled stitches

Example: "She got a run in her stocking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ravelrun

Ladder - as a verb

Come unraveled or undone as if by snagging

Example: "Her nylons were running"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run

Example Sentences

"I need to use a ladder to reach the top shelf."
"The firefighter climbed up the ladder to rescue the cat."
"He leaned a ladder against the wall to fix the light bulb."
"We used a ladder to climb up to the roof."
"The painter placed the ladder next to the window."
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Word Game Points

Is LADDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ladder is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LADDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LADDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ladder is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LADDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is LADDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ladder is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LADDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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