accommodation ladder

NOUN

companion ladder

Synonyms

WEAK

boarding ladder gangway ladder side mount ladder stern ladder

Example Sentences

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Tom had recognised the dear old pater seated beside the port-captain, and as the boat pulled alongside he rushed down the accommodation ladder so as to be the first to welcome him.

From The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa by Percy-Groves, J.

Then the handsome young officer ascended the accommodation ladder.

From A Cabinet Secret by Boothby, Guy Newell

Mostyn, standing a few feet from the head of the accommodation ladder, watched her curiously.

From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

Without waiting for a reply, he sprang forward to the head of the accommodation ladder and shinned down it into the launch.

From A Traitor's Wooing by Hill, Headon

Next morning I was enjoying the cool breeze under the bridge awning, when the second mate came up to inform me that a shore boat was approaching the accommodation ladder.

From The Kidnapped President by Boothby, Guy Newell