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Meanings of pilot ladder in English

(Nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps.

Usage of pilot ladder in English
1
Listen, there are people that are coming down the pilot ladder of the prow.
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2
There is a pilot ladder.
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3
You go up that pilot ladder, get on that ship and tell me how many people are still on board.
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4
'Just a pilot ladder,' he shouted back.
And the deep blue sea