stepladder

Thân thiện

A painter uses a stepladder to reach the top of a wall.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A folding portable ladder hinged at the top: A short, self-supporting ladder with flat steps and a hinged frame that allows it to be folded for storage and transport. It does not need to lean against a wall for support.

Usage

• The word "stepladder" is a countable noun. It refers to a specific type of ladder designed for household or light commercial tasks.
• It is typically used to describe the object itself or to indicate its use in a situation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I need a stepladder to change the lightbulb in the ceiling fixture.
  • She unfolded the stepladder and climbed up to reach the top shelf.
  • For safety, always ensure the stepladder is fully open and locked before climbing.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on a stepladder": to be positioned on a stepladder, performing a task.
  • He was on a stepladder, painting the trim around the window.

Variants and Related Words

• Ladder (n): A more general term for a piece of equipment with a series of rungs or steps used for climbing up or down. A stepladder is a specific type of ladder.
• Step stool (n): A low, often non-folding platform with one or two steps, used for reaching slightly higher areas.

Synonyms

• Folding ladder: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the key feature.
• Portable ladder: A synonym highlighting its easy-to-move nature.

Related Phrases

• Set up a stepladder: To unfold and prepare a stepladder for use.
  • Please set up the stepladder in the kitchen so I can clean the cabinets.
• Climb down from a stepladder: To descend from a stepladder.
  • Always climb down from the stepladder carefully, facing the steps.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a folding portable ladder hinged at the top

Từ đồng nghĩa

• step ladder