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Ladder (Noun)

A row of unravelled stitches; "she got a run in her stocking".

Nouns denoting natural events.

The snag in her tights had turned into a ladder that ran all the way up her leg.
After washing her favourite sweater, she was dismayed to find a ladder of unravelled stitches down the front.
The careless handling of the delicate fabric had caused a ladder to form, ruining the entire garment.
A single snag on the rough surface had been enough to start a ladder in her expensive stockings.
The loose thread had begun to unravel, forming a ladder that threatened to destroy the entire piece of embroidery.

Ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress; "he climbed the career ladder".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

She climbed the ladder to reach the top shelf in the storage room.
The fire department used a ladder to rescue the cat stuck in the tree.
He carried a ladder up the stairs to change the light bulb in the ceiling fixture.
The ladder was leaning against the side of the house, left behind by the painters.
The worker ascended the ladder to inspect the roof for damaged shingles.