pilot ladder

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Noun1.pilot ladder - (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
jack ladder, Jacob's ladder
sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor
ladder - steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
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Get on that prow of the boat using the pilot ladder and tell me what can be done, how many people there are and what their needs are.
COASTGUARD ORDERED CRUISE SHIP CAPTAIN TO GO BACK ON BOARD
Prepare a pilot ladder on the starboard side and reduce speed to 3 knots."
Going to where the fish are disappearing: investigative reporters in Sweden set out to tell the story of why and how illegal fishing of cod was happening--and what it meant to consumers and businesses in their country
"Mr Dunn lost his grip on the pilot ladder when boarding a ship and fell into the sea.
Bravery is honoured; Sea hero will receive award
It is understood he was rigging a pilot ladder when he fell overboard.
Probe launched into the death of seaman
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