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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

way go
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another

stairway, staircase go
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

stairs, steps go
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

ladder
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs

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articulated ladder go
a ladder consisting of segments (usually four) that are held together by joints that can lock in place
extension ladder go
a ladder whose length can be extended
Jacob's ladder, jack ladder, pilot ladder go
(nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
monkey ladder go
a light ladder to the monkey bridge on a ship
rope ladder go
a ladder with side pieces of rope
scaling ladder go
a ladder used to scale walls (as in an attack)
sea ladder, sea steps go
(nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard
step ladder, stepladder go
a folding portable ladder hinged at the top