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jack ladder

/ˈdʒæk ˈlædə/

Tradução: Termo náutico que designa uma escada de corda com degraus de madeira, usada para subir a bordo de um navio ou acessar o cordame.

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/ˈdʒæk ˈlædə/C1formaltechnicalobsoleto
  • ptTermo náutico que designa uma escada de corda com degraus de madeira, usada para subir a bordo de um navio ou acessar o cordame.

A nautical term for a rope ladder with wooden steps, used for climbing aboard ships or accessing rigging.

  1. Rope ladderB2formal

    A ladder made of rope or wire with wooden or metal rungs, used on ships or for climbing.

    ptEscada de corda

    • The sailor climbed down the jack ladder to the small boat.
    • They used a jack ladder to board the ship from the dock.
    • The rescue team deployed a jack ladder to reach the stranded climber.