Accommodation ladder meaning

Noun: accommodation ladder

Pronunciation: (u,kó-mu’dey-shun ‘la-du(r))

Accommodation ladder meaning:

• (nautical) a portable ladder hung over the side of a vessel to give access to small boats alongside

Derived forms: accommodation ladders
Quotations:

1. Mary Stuart – After a protracted delay the boats succeeded in approaching near enough to the accommodation ladder to enable the commercial men to embark.
2. Oliver – The first cutter touched the side of the Ben Nevis, and Mr. Pillgrim went up the accommodation ladder.

Sample sentences:

1. The second officer ran up the accommodation ladder.
2. One by one the passengers began to ascend the swaying accommodation ladder.
3. The Port formalities had already been complied with, and now the accommodation ladder was hanging at the side in readiness for visitors.
4. However, with an effort he recovered his gravity, mounted the short accommodation ladder, saluted the flag, and returned the salutes of his officers and men.
5. Somers directed the coxswain of the first cutter to pull in to the accommodation ladder of the steamer.
6. Without waiting for a reply, he sprang forward to the head of the accommodation ladder and shinned down it into the launch.
7. Then the handsome young officer ascended the accommodation ladder.
8. At last we reached the yacht, and pulled up at the accommodation ladder.
9. Mostyn, standing a few feet from the head of the accommodation ladder, watched her curiously.
10. The delighted captain stood on deck, hat in hand, in a respectful attitude, whilst the Consul, with stiff and cautious steps, ascended the accommodation ladder.
11. As he went down the accommodation ladder an idea occurred to me.
12. Arrived at the accommodation ladder, and on deck, Code found a vessel with white decks, glistening brass work, and discipline that shamed naval authority.
13. As the Tallapoosa gathered headway, a gentleman, clothed in naval uniform, stepped on the rail from the accommodation ladder.
14. The captain and first mate were at the head of the accommodation ladder to receive him.
15. I took his hand from one of the chiefs who had assisted him up the accommodation ladder, and led him to the cabin.
16. Miss Daisy appeared at the top of the accommodation ladder.
17. Peaks came alongside, and directed Clyde Blacklock to mount the accommodation ladder, which he did without making any objection.
18. As he spoke a wave struck the bottom of the accommodation ladder and broke in a great cloud of spray.
19. The boat, which had run quickly alongside of the steamer near her bow, now lay beside the accommodation ladder which hung amidships.
20. The accommodation ladder is a sort of light staircase occasionally fixed on the gangway.
21. A boat was pulled up to the accommodation ladder.
22. It was the first time Lucy had come on board, and with no little pride and happiness he helped her up the accommodation ladder.
23. “I am glad to see you, sir,” said Paul, as the disconsolate captain came up the accommodation ladder.
24. After the last box had been swung up, the admiral and Stephen went up the accommodation ladder to the deck.
25. He hailed, but there was no answer; still the figure came nearer and nearer, and presently touched the foot of the accommodation ladder.
26. The boat in which the captain had just returned lay at the accommodation ladder.
27. The accommodation ladder was lowered and manned to do us honor, and the captain, an Englishman by his appearance, stood ready to receive us.
28. As she spoke, she went forward and stood up in the bow of the boat, ready to step upon the accommodation ladder.
29. “You’d better follow me, sir, and mind you touch your hat when the officers speak to you,” said Bob Cross, ascending the accommodation ladder.
30. When the boat touched the accommodation ladder, the anxious father sprang on board, not knowing even then that his daughter was entirely safe.