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accommodation ladder

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accommodation ladder
n.
A portable ladder hung from the side of a ship.
accommodation ladder
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical a flight of stairs or a ladder for lowering over the side of a ship for access to and from a small boat, pier, etc.
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Noun1.accommodation ladderaccommodation ladder - (nautical) a portable ladder hung over the side of a vessel to give access to small boats alongside
sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor
sea ladder, sea steps - (nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard


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