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

“Do let us down,” “Do make a little room,” begged and prayed ladies and gentlemen all day long at the head of the companion ladder leading down to the cabin.

From Cruise and Captures of the Alabama by Goodrich, Albert M.

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

Five minutes later Walworth came up the companion ladder and joined us.

From The Beautiful White Devil by Boothby, Guy Newell

"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