companion ladder

American  

noun

Nautical.

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

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Etymology

Origin of companion ladder

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

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

Leaving Walworth to see my luggage brought up on deck I went down Alie's companion ladder to bid her farewell.

From The Beautiful White Devil by Boothby, Guy Newell

If old Tichel had come down the companion ladder a minute sooner, he might have saved Willis; and he and Willis between them might have overcome Dan'l.

From The Sea Bride by Williams, Ben Ames

"I should like to go on deck with you," I answered, and we accordingly went up the companion ladder together.

From The Beautiful White Devil by Boothby, Guy Newell

Moreover, the companion ladder was steep and narrow.

From The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)