jacob's ladder

Noun
  1. Pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers (synset 112830386)
    is a type of: polemonium - any plant of the genus Polemonium; most are low-growing often foul-smelling plants of temperate to Arctic regions
    same as: charity, greek valerian, polemonium caeruleum, polemonium van-bruntiae, polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae
  2. (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps (synset 103596303)
    referred to in: navigation, sailing, seafaring - the work of a sailor
    is a type of: ladder - steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
    same as: jack ladder, pilot ladder

Other Searches