sea ladder

noun

1. a set of rungs fixed to the side of a vessel, forming a ladder from the weather deck to the water line.

sea ladder

noun

1. a rope ladder, set of steps, etc, by which a boat may be boarded at sea

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea ladder¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

This delayed him somewhat in getting down the sea ladder, performing the feat with one free hand being rather awkward.

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These two had long since waived the formality of the sea-ladder.

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“Great stuff, you kids, but I am too fat and have to wend my middle-aged way down the sea-ladder,” and Mr. Wing did it.

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