accommodation ladder
Use Accommodation ladder in a sentenceaccommodation ladder
noun
a portable flight of steps, usually having a small platform at each end, suspended at the side of a vessel to give access to and from boats alongside.
Origin:
1760–70
1760–70
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| accommodation ladder | |
| —n | |
| 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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Accommodation ladder
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Example sentences
The accommodation ladder was down, but did not reach the barge.
The dock shall have a suitable landing area to receive the vessel's accommodation ladder at any water level.
Where practical, a gangway or accommodation ladder should be provided.
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