swim ladder

Poolside exit steps

A swim ladder is a ladder attached to a boat, dock, or pool edge that allows swimmers to climb out of the water.

Most are made of metal or plastic with wide rungs for bare feet, and many fold up or retract when not in use: He grabbed the swim ladder and pulled himself onto the deck.

Related
  • poolCollective fund or basin
  • boatWatercraft for travel
  • boardingEntering a vehicle
  • rungsLadder's horizontal bars
  • climbAscend using effort

easy access · dock · yacht · marina · water · deep water · steps · handrail · stainless · stern · hull · deck · folding · quick release · platform · dip · splash · grip

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G