stepladder

noun

step·lad·der ˈstep-ˌla-dər

: a ladder that has broad flat steps and two pairs of legs connected by a hinge at the top and that opens at the bottom to become freestanding

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Around him, an army of electricians run BX and coaxial cable in open walls, contractors balance on stepladders, white couches are still wrapped in plastic, bathrooms are unfinished. —

Abe Beame, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2024 The photographer, Daniel Benson, stood precariously on a stepladder, wobbling on the rocks amidst ocean spray. —

Martha Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024 Hudson's parents Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell also made an appearance in the post, with Kurt, 72, shown placing ornaments at the top of a Christmas tree using a stepladder, and Goldie, 78, holding an ornament with her back to the camera. —

Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024 In one photo about decorating the Christmas tree, Kurt, 72, places ornaments at the top of the tree using a stepladder, while Goldie, 78, holds another ornament with her back to the camera. —

Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for stepladder