companion ladder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of companion ladder
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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They walked along for some way in the shadow of the mesa, rounded a projection, and there, in a water worn ravine, was the way up the companion ladder.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
This excitement found vent while we were in the companion ladder on our way to the deck above.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
Instead of the steps of a church, which form the natural way to their new estate for the great majority of brides, Francesca stepped into hers from the companion ladder of the Curaçao.
From The Mystery of The Barranca by Whitaker, Herman
Having donned our hats, we once more made our way to the companion ladder.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
They stepped together on to the shaky companion ladder, jutting, narrow and slippery, into the water.
From The Undying Past by Sudermann, Hermann
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