梯子 — meaning in English

English meaning

• ladder noun A frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.
• scale noun The size, extent, or proportion of something, especially compared to something else.

Senses

梯子 is used for these senses in English:

• ladder A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
• scale Size; scope.

ladder — full definition

1. noun A frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.
2. noun A series of steps or stages leading to a better position, especially in a career.
3. noun A vertical run of unravelled stitches in tights or a knitted garment.
4. verb Of a knitted garment, to develop a run when a thread breaks.

scale — full definition

1. noun The size, extent, or proportion of something, especially compared to something else.
2. noun A series of marked measurements used for comparison, such as on a ruler, map, or rating system.
3. noun One of the small, hard, overlapping plates covering the skin of fish and reptiles.
4. noun An instrument for measuring weight.
5. verb To increase or decrease something in size while keeping its proportions, especially to grow a business or process.

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