laddery

/ˈlædri/

Definitions

1. noun

A staircase or a series of stairs, especially one that is steep or winding.

“The laddery to the top floor was steep, but the view was worth it.”

2. noun

A type of ladder or step-ladder, often with rungs or steps.

“The carpenter used a laddery to reach the high shelf.”

Synonyms

  • ladder
  • staircase

Antonyms

  • straightway