Ladderwise
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In the manner of a ladder; arranged in ascending steps like a ladder. not-comparable
"Such perches never cause crooked breast-bones; the heaviest fowl can reach them, and there is never any dispute for the highest place, which is always the case when arranged en échelon or ladderwise."
Example
More examples"Such perches never cause crooked breast-bones; the heaviest fowl can reach them, and there is never any dispute for the highest place, which is always the case when arranged en échelon or ladderwise."
Etymology
From ladder + -wise.
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