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stepladder

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step·lad·der  (stpldr)
n.
A portable ladder with a hinged supporting frame and usually topped with a small platform.
stepladder
Noun
a small folding portable ladder with a supporting frame
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Noun1.stepladderstepladder - a folding portable ladder hinged at the top
step ladder
ladder - steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
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Spanish stepladder [ˈstɛplædəʳ] n → escalera doble or de tijera
French stepladder [ˈstɛplædəʳ] step n (Brit) → escabeau m
German stepladder [ˈstɛplædəʳ] step (Brit) n → Trittleiter f
Italian stepladder [ˈstɛplædəʳ] n → scala a libretto
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She was mounted upon a high stepladder, unhooking a picture from the wall when he entered.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories by Chopin, Kate View in context
Don't forget the stepladder, and plenty of tacks and string.
Alexander's Bridge by Cather, Willa View in context
"I didna' hear that," said Ben, "along o' only bein' on th' stepladder lookin, over th' wall.
The Secret Garden by Burnett, Frances Hodgson View in context
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