In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones
A ladder is a piece of equipment used for climbing up something or down from something. It consists of two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with steps fixed between them
{i} structure used for climbing which consists of two parallel bars connected by a series of rungs; means by which one moves to a higher level; tear in a stocking (British)
In project management, a set of parallel activities that begin or stop at the same time
You can use the ladder to refer to something such as a society, organization, or system which has different levels that people can progress up or drop down. If they want to climb the ladder of success they should be given that opportunity
A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps
A portfolio strategy where investors stagger the maturities of their bond holdings in order to provide regular income as the bonds come due and smooth out the effects of interest rate fluctuations For those with enough assets allocated to bonds, we recommend putting equal amounts of money into Treasurys due to mature in one-, three-, five-, seven- and nine-year periods That gives your portfolio an average maturity of five years As the principal comes due every two years, you can reinvest that amount in bonds due to mature in 10 years That way, you keep your portfolio's average maturity at five years or so See "Laddering Your Bond Portfolio " BACK TO TOP
A structure for climbing up or down; consists of two parallel sides joined by a series of crosspieces that serve as footrests It is used for getting in and out of the pool A double-access ladder straddles the pool wall of an above-ground pool An in-pool ladder is located in the pool only
A framework consisting of two parallel sides connected by bars or steps which are spaced at intervals suitable for ascending or descending On shipboard the term ladder is also applied to staircases and to other contrivances used in ascending or descending to or from a higher or lower level
That which resembles a ladder in form or use; hence, that by means of which one attains to eminence