jack ladder
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Definition
Noun: 1. A hanging ladder made of ropes or chains with wooden or metal rungs: Specifically, a portable ladder used on ships, hung over the side or from rigging to provide access between the ship and smaller boats, docks, or the water.
Usage
- The term "jack ladder" is a technical, nautical term. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
- It is used to describe a specific piece of maritime equipment.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- The sailors used a jack ladder to climb down from the ship into the rescue boat.
- Before docking, the crew prepared the jack ladder for the harbor pilot.
- Ensure the jack ladder is securely fastened before anyone uses it.
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used within the context of sailing, boating, and naval operations.
- It can be synonymous with "Jacob's ladder" in many nautical contexts, though "Jacob's ladder" is often the more recognized term.
Variants and Related Words
- Jacob's ladder (noun): A common synonym for "jack ladder" in nautical use. It can also refer to a type of plant or a toy.
- Pilot ladder (noun): A specific, standardized type of rope ladder used for embarking and disembarking pilots, which is a form of jack ladder.
- Rope ladder (noun): A more general term for any ladder made of rope, which may or may not be used on a ship.
Synonyms
- Rope ladder: A general term for the same type of object.
- Jacob's ladder: The most direct and common synonym in nautical language.
Related Phrases
- To rig a jack ladder: To set up or prepare the hanging ladder for use.
- The deckhand was ordered to rig the jack ladder on the starboard side.
- To ascend/descend the jack ladder: To climb up or down the ladder.
- The visitors carefully descended the jack ladder to board the tender.
Noun
- (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps