companion ladder


nounNautical.
  1. an inboard ladder or stair, as in a companionway.

Origin of companion ladder

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First recorded in 1820–30

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How to use companion ladder in a sentence

  • Daily ascending the companion-ladder to the main-deck aft, she gradually faded from cognisance forward.

    Hilda | Sarah Jeanette Duncan
  • As he wearily climbed the companion ladder, he heard the bolt go home, in the cabin door.

    Cursed | George Allan England
  • "There's a door through, back of the companion ladder," said Mr. Speed, with listless indifference.

    Blow The Man Down | Holman Day
  • And with my assistance the captain mounted the companion-ladder, still trembling in every limb.

  • When he was sure that the fuse was dead he heard his man scrambling up the companion ladder.

    Blow The Man Down | Holman Day