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1. (n.) Jacob's ladder
a ladder seen by Jacob in a dream, reaching from the earth to heaven. Gen. 28:12.
2. Jacob's ladder
Naut.
3. Jacob's ladder
a hanging ladder having ropes or chains supporting rungs or steps.
Etymology: (1825–35)
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1. (noun) Jacob's ladder, Greek valerian, charity, Polemonium caeruleum, Polemonium van-bruntiae, Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae
pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers
2. (noun) Jacob's ladder, jack ladder, pilot ladder
(nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps
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