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LADDERING

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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Laddering.

Laddering - as a noun

Steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stairs6steps7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress

Example: "He climbed the career ladder"

A row of unravelled stitches

Example: "She got a run in her stocking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ravel8run3

Laddering - as a verb

Come unraveled or undone as if by snagging

Example: "Her nylons were running"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run3

Example Sentences

"The laddering process involves asking a series of probing questions to understand the underlying motivations and values of consumers."
"In ladder logic programming, laddering is used to create various ladder diagrams for industrial automation."
"The laddering of bond maturities in a portfolio helps minimize interest rate risk."
"The toy car got stuck in a laddering of sticks."
"During the rescue mission, the firefighters used a laddering technique to reach the trapped victims on the upper floors."
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Word Game Points

Is LADDERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, laddering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LADDERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is LADDERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, laddering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LADDERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is LADDERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, laddering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LADDERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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