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

The two Dutchmen looked round them as they mounted the companion ladder, with the air of persons who were familiar with what they saw.

From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.

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)

“Lor’, if it was girls around he would be turning their heads, and getting failed in love with by every one on ’em;” and with a loud guffaw he dived down the companion ladder.

From A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War by Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir)

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

From The Beautiful White Devil by Boothby, Guy Newell