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
We accordingly descended the companion ladder in single file, and once more entered the saloon.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
Mounting by it, I clambered over the broken bulwarks and was soon at the entrance to the saloon companion ladder on the promenade deck.
From A Crime of the Under-seas by Boothby, Guy Newell
Five minutes later Walworth came up the companion ladder and joined us.
From The Beautiful White Devil by Boothby, Guy Newell
Having donned our hats, we once more made our way to the companion ladder.
From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell
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