A length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment, especially in nylon stockings; a run.
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position.
In the game of go, a sequence of moves following a zigzag pattern and ultimately leading to the capture of the attacked stones.
The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder.
Of a knitted garment: to develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread.
To ascend (a building, a wall, etc.) using a ladder.
To arrange or form into a shape of a ladder.
To close in on a target with successive salvos, increasing or decreasing the shot range as necessary.
A tear or rip in some surface.
An object for which rent is charged or paid.
A division or schism.
A payment made by a tenant at intervals in order to occupy a property.
A similar payment for the use of a product, equipment or a service.
A profit from possession of a valuable right, as a restricted license to engage in a trade or business.
That has been torn or rent; ripped; torn.
To obtain or have temporary possession of an object (e.g. a movie) in exchange for money.
To occupy premises in exchange for rent.
To be leased or let for rent.
To grant occupation in return for rent.