[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a structure of wood, metal, or rope, commonly consisting of two sidepieces between which a series of bars or rungs are set at suitable distances, forming a means of climbing up or down.", "something resembling this.", "a means of rising, as to eminence:the ladder of success.", "a graded series of stages or levels in status; a hierarchical order of position or rank:high on the political ladder.", "ladder company(def) ladder company(def). ladder truck(def) ladder truck(def).", "ladder company(def) ladder company(def).", "ladder truck(def) ladder truck(def).", "Nautical. companionway(def1) companionway(def1).", "Chiefly British.a run in a stocking."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to climb or mount by means of a ladder:to ladder a wall.", "to furnish with a ladder:to ladder a water tower.", "Chiefly British.to cause a run in (a stocking)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["Chiefly British.to get a run, as in a stocking.", "to gain in popularity or importance:He laddered to the top of his profession."]}]