transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈla-dər ]
noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hlǣder; akin to Old High German leitara ladder, Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean
Date: before 12th century
1. : a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step
2. : something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use ; especially : run 11a
3. : a series of usually ascending steps or stages : scale
climbing up the corporate ladder
• lad·der·like -ˌlīk adjective