Sea Ladder (Noun)
Meaning
(nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew had to carefully position the sea ladder to ensure a safe entry for the new passengers.
- A sturdy sea ladder was hung from the ship's side to allow swimmers to climb back aboard after their afternoon swim.
- Before leaving the dock, the captain checked the condition of the sea ladder to make sure it was secure and in good working order.
- After a long day of exploring the nearby cays, the tourists used a sea ladder to return to the cruise ship.
- During emergency drills, crew members practiced quickly deploying the sea ladder in case passengers had to board in a hurry.