Laddering

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  • v. Present participle of ladder.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A narrow insertion of lace or muslin used in dressmaking, consisting of alternate bars and open spaces, somewhat resembling a ladder. Ribbons may be run in and out through these for ornament. Also called beading.
  • Word Usage
    "Consider "laddering" -- buying bonds maturing at regular intervals in coming years."
    Verb Form
    laddered    laddering    ladders   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    break    separate    come apart    split up    fall apart   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    stepladder    run   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    adder    bladder    madar    madder    sadder   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    stairway    rail    hatch    pole    rope