what does Jacob’s ladder mean?
JACOB’S LADDER as NOUN
- Meaning
- (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) Jacob’s ladder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers
Synonym(s)
Hypernyms(s) Jacob’s ladder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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