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/əkˌɑmədˈeɪʃən lˈædər/ Listen

Accommodation ladder

noun

(nautical) a portable ladder hung over the side of a vessel to give access to small boats alongside.

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"Accommodation ladder" Quotes from Famous Books

... it all been managed that Will could hardly believe that he was awake as, feeling strangely hampered by his belts and accouterments, he descended the accommodation ladder, and took his place with his new comrades on board one of the great native boats, and rowed to the shore. The regiment was marched direct to the railway station, where the heavy baggage had been sent, on the previous day. The men took their places in ...

— For Name and Fame - Or Through Afghan Passes • G. A. Henty

... poor Jessie's agitation and anxiety. Fortunately, the boat was soon alongside the Amity: Peter hailed the deck. One of the crew looked over the side, and seeing Jessie, called the captain, who quickly made his appearance, while in the meantime the accommodation ladder ...

— The Two Shipmates • William H. G. Kingston

Words linked to "Accommodation ladder" : sea steps, sailing, sea ladder, seafaring, navigation