stepladdernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈstepˌlæd.ər/us/ˈstepˌlæd.ɚ/UK also stepsa piece of equipment with steps for climbing up and down that can stand on its own or be folded for carrying:
I can't reach the top shelf unless I use a stepladder.
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Parts of buildings: stairs & lifts
- chairlift
- chute
- doorstep
- drag lift
- dumb waiter
- elevator
- escalator
- fire escape
- ladder
- lift
- ramp
- rope ladder
- rung
- stair
- staircase
- stairwell
- step
- stoep
- stoop
- tread
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