ladder in German
ladder in German is Leiter, Laufmasche — ladder means a frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.
ladder in German
Leiter
Laufmasche
(chiefly, Britain) A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run.
What does "ladder" mean?
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noun A frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.
"He climbed the ladder to fix the gutter."
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noun A series of steps or stages leading to a better position, especially in a career.
"She worked her way up the corporate ladder over twenty years."
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noun A vertical run of unravelled stitches in tights or a knitted garment.
"She noticed a ladder running up her tights just before the interview."
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verb Of a knitted garment, to develop a run when a thread breaks.
"Her stockings laddered the moment they snagged on the chair."
ladder in a sentence
- He climbed the ladder to fix the gutter.
- She worked her way up the corporate ladder over twenty years.
- She noticed a ladder running up her tights just before the interview.
- Her stockings laddered the moment they snagged on the chair.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "ladder" in German?
"ladder" in German is Leiter, Laufmasche. ladder means: A frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.
How do you use "ladder" in a sentence?
Example: "He climbed the ladder to fix the gutter." In German, "ladder" is Leiter, Laufmasche.
Are there other ways to say "ladder" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ladder": Leiter, Laufmasche.
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