Stepladder
noun
A ladder with a series of steps, often folding, used to reach high places.
He climbed the stepladder to change the light bulb.

Often appears as...
- climb a stepladder
- fold a stepladder
noun
A ladder with a series of steps, often folding, used to reach high places.
He climbed the stepladder to change the light bulb.

Often appears as...
- climb a stepladder
- fold a stepladder
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Household Item
Stepladder is commonly used for everyday tasks at home, like reaching high shelves.

She grabbed the stepladder from the closet to dust the top of the bookcase.
Safety First
When using 'stepladder,' it's often in the context of careful or cautious action to prevent falls.

Always make sure the stepladder is stable before you start climbing.
Portable Convenience
'Stepladder' implies a ladder that is easily moved and set up for temporary use.

He carried the stepladder to the backyard to trim the tree branches.
Household Item
Stepladder is commonly used for everyday tasks at home, like reaching high shelves.

She grabbed the stepladder from the closet to dust the top of the bookcase.
Safety First
When using 'stepladder,' it's often in the context of careful or cautious action to prevent falls.

Always make sure the stepladder is stable before you start climbing.
Portable Convenience
'Stepladder' implies a ladder that is easily moved and set up for temporary use.

He carried the stepladder to the backyard to trim the tree branches.
Household Item
Stepladder is commonly used for everyday tasks at home, like reaching high shelves.

She grabbed the stepladder from the closet to dust the top of the bookcase.
Safety First
When using 'stepladder,' it's often in the context of careful or cautious action to prevent falls.

Always make sure the stepladder is stable before you start climbing.
Portable Convenience
'Stepladder' implies a ladder that is easily moved and set up for temporary use.

He carried the stepladder to the backyard to trim the tree branches.
Quote examples
Craig Charles
British Actor
I have a stepladder. It's a very nice stepladder but it's sad that I never knew my real ladder.

Quote examples
Craig Charles
British Actor
I have a stepladder. It's a very nice stepladder but it's sad that I never knew my real ladder.

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