ladders
Hierarchies you ascend
Ladders is the plural of ladder—a structure with rungs or steps for climbing up or down.
The word appears in contexts involving multiple units We'll need two ladders to reach the roof or types rope ladders, extension ladders.
Figuratively, ladders often suggest hierarchical ascent: corporate ladders, social ladders.
In British slang, ladders are runs in stockings or tights.
Ladder's horizontal bars
scale · vertical · upward · grasp · hoist · descent · foothold · handhold
Extend to touch
- elevationHeight above reference point
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- overheadLocated directly above
- highGreat in altitude
tall · extend · access · ceiling · rooftop · gutter · attic · second story
Added part or duration
- foldingBending something over itself
- telescopicExtending via nested tubes
- aluminumElement thirteen
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
wooden · rope · A-frame · platform · orchard · attic · rolling · fixed
Ranked authority structure
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- socialConcerning community life
- promotionRank increase or publicity
advancement · success · moving up · bottom rung · glass ceiling · meritocracy · ambition
Temporary exterior work platform
- constructionProcess of building something
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
- paintingPigment on canvas
- HVACIndoor climate management
fire escape · firefighter · industrial · warehouse · library · bookmobile · aircraft · boarding
Move swiftly on foot
Resistance to displacement
- secureProtected from harm
- non-slipPrevents unwanted movement
- rubber feetProtective base covers
- spreader barsHorizontal load-distribution devices
level ground · locking · angle · fall prevention · OSHA · inspection · damaged · wobble
rungs
Ladder's horizontal bars
mount · scale · vertical · upward · grasp · hoist · descent · foothold · handhold · bottom rung
reach
Extend to touch
- elevationHeight above reference point
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- overheadLocated directly above
high · tall · extend · access · ceiling · rooftop · gutter · attic · second story · window washing
extension
Added part or duration
- foldingBending something over itself
- telescopicExtending via nested tubes
- aluminumElement thirteen
fiberglass · wooden · rope · A-frame · platform · orchard · attic · rolling · fixed · straight
hierarchy
Ranked authority structure
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- socialConcerning community life
promotion · advancement · success · moving up · bottom rung · glass ceiling · meritocracy · ambition
scaffolding
Temporary exterior work platform
- constructionProcess of building something
- roofingInstalling overhead shelter material
- paintingPigment on canvas
HVAC · fire escape · firefighter · industrial · warehouse · library · bookmobile · aircraft · boarding
run
Move swiftly on foot
snag · nylon · knit · unravel · pulled thread · pantyhose · darn
stability
Resistance to displacement
- secureProtected from harm
- non-slipPrevents unwanted movement
- rubber feetProtective base covers
level ground · spreader bars · locking · angle · fall prevention · OSHA · inspection · damaged · wobble · overreach
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, auto parts, cars, trucks
- climbable thingstrees, rocks, mountains, ropes, stairs
- fire stationsfirehouse, fire engines, fire hall, fire trucks, engine house
- hardware storeslumber, plywood, nails, screws, bolts
- playgroundswings, slide, monkey bars, seesaw, slides
- industrial suppliesfasteners, bolts, screws, washers, bearings
- ladder truckFire engine with extendable climb
- corporate ladderOrganizational rank structure
- climb the ladderGain higher status successively
- career ladderSequential job advancement structure
- climbing the ladderProgressing through hierarchy
- rope ladderFlexible climbing apparatus
ladder, laddered, stepladder, laddering, rope ladder, extension ladder