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Jacob's ladder

Jacob's ladder

 
pronunciation:
jae kbz lae dr
part of speech: noun
definition 1: in the Bible, a ladder from earth to heaven seen by Jacob in a dream.
definition 2: a rope or chain ladder used on ships, having wooden or metal steps.
definition 3: any of several plants of the phlox family, having blue bell-shaped flowers and ladderlike leaves.