stepladder

/ˌstɛpˈlædər/
/ˈstɛplædə/
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Other forms: stepladders

Definitions of stepladder
  1. noun
    a folding portable ladder hinged at the top
    synonyms: step ladder
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    type of:
    ladder
    steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
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