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ladder in Greek

ladder in Greek is σκάλα, πόντος — ladder means a frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.

ladder in Greek

σκάλα
noun
Pronounced: skala
πόντος
noun
Pronounced: podos
(chiefly, Britain) A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run.

What does "ladder" mean?

  1. noun A frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.
    "Please hold the ladder steady while I paint the top of the wall."
  2. noun A series of steps or stages leading to a better position, especially in a career.
    "Starting as a junior clerk, he slowly moved up the career ladder."
  3. noun A vertical run of unravelled stitches in tights or a knitted garment.
    "A tiny hole turned into a long ladder down the side of my tights."
  4. verb Of a knitted garment, to develop a run when a thread breaks.
    "Cheap tights often ladder after only one wear."
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ladder in a sentence

  • Please hold the ladder steady while I paint the top of the wall.
  • The firefighters carried a long ladder to the window.
  • Starting as a junior clerk, he slowly moved up the career ladder.
  • Buying a first flat is a step on the property ladder for many young people.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ladder" in Greek?
"ladder" in Greek is σκάλα, πόντος. ladder means: A frame with rungs used for climbing up or down.
How do you pronounce σκάλα?
"ladder" in Greek is σκάλα, pronounced "skala".
How do you use "ladder" in a sentence?
Example: "Please hold the ladder steady while I paint the top of the wall." In Greek, "ladder" is σκάλα, πόντος.
Are there other ways to say "ladder" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "ladder": σκάλα, πόντος.
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