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
I have the clearest recollection of being hauled up the companion ladder to the bridge by you and one of the ship’s officers.
From His Unknown Wife by Tracy, Louis
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
"I am the captain," exclaimed a rough voice, proceeding from a rough head, poking itself down the companion ladder; "what's wanted of me?"
From Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
When Brander came down, he caught Faith's eye from the foot of the companion ladder, and Faith nodded and said: "Good morning."
From The Sea Bride by Williams, Ben Ames
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