stepladder: Meaning and Definition of

step•lad•der

Pronunciation: (step'lad"ur), [key]
— n.
  1. a ladder having flat steps or treads in place of rungs.
  2. any ladder, esp. a tall one with a hinged frame opening up to form four supporting legs.
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