Accommodation Ladder (Noun)
Meaning
(nautical) a portable ladder hung over the side of a vessel to give access to small boats alongside.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The captain ordered the crew to lower the accommodation ladder to allow the inspector to board from the small launch.
- As the yacht pulled alongside, the crew quickly set up the accommodation ladder to facilitate the transfer of supplies.
- The passengers gathered at the rail, eager to disembark as soon as the accommodation ladder was in place.
- During the docking process, the accommodation ladder was carefully positioned to allow the harbourmaster to come aboard.
- After a long day of sailing, the crew of the sailboat gratefully climbed down the accommodation ladder to stretch their legs on shore.