A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position.
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).
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.
Determined course; resolved mode of action or conduct.
A roughly-defined geographical area.
The letter for the w sound in Pitman shorthand.
A degree, an amount, a sense.
A tradition within the modern pagan faith of Heathenry, dedication to a specific deity or craft, Way of wyrd, Way of runes, Way of Thor etc.
A state or condition
A road, a direction, a (physical or conceptual) path from one place to another.
A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.
Acknowledges that a task has been done well, chiefly in expressions of sarcastic congratulation.
Possibility (usually in the phrases 'any way' and 'no way').
The longitudinal guiding surfaces on the bed of a planer, lathe, etc. along which a table or carriage moves.
A means to enter or leave a place.
Speed, progress, momentum.
The timbers of shipyard stocks that slope into the water and along which a ship or large boat is launched.
Much.
Far.
Very.
yes; it is true; it is possible