Ladder

lad'der, n. A frame of wood, rope, etc., con- sisting of 2 side-pieces, connected by rounds, forming steps by which persons may ascend; that which resembles a ladder in form or use; that by means of which one attains to eminence. fD.: AS. hlseder; perh. L. clathri, trellis, grate, Gr. Jcleithron, bar, bolt, kleiein, to shut, E. cloister.] Lade, lad, v [imp. laded p. p. laded, laden lading.] To load to put on or in, as a burden or freight to throw in or out, as a fluid, with a ladle to dip. [Same as load, q. v.] — Lading, n. That which lades or constitutes a load or cargo freight burden.— La'dle, -dl, n. A cup with a long handle, used in lading or dipping; the float of a mill-wheel. (Gun.) An instrument for drawing the charge of a cannon.— v. [ladled (-did), -dling.] To use a ladle for dipping or drawing out.