fireladder
nounUK /ˈfaɪəˌlædə/
US /ˈfaɪrˌlædər/
A fire ladder is a ladder that helps people climb down safely when there is a fire.
The family used the fire ladder to climb out of the upstairs window.
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2. A ladder carried on a fire engine and used by firefighters to reach high places.
The firefighters raised the fire ladder to the roof of the burning building.
3. A fixed metal ladder attached to the outside of a building as part of a fire escape.
He climbed down the fire ladder from the third floor.
4. A strong ladder used to climb up to fight fires or reach fire equipment.
The crew leaned the fire ladder against the barn wall.