WORD MEANING
Jacob's ladder meaning
JAY-kubs LAD-er · noun
A device consisting of a series of wooden rungs connected by cords, used as a toy or climbing apparatus.
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An electrical discharge device producing a climbing arc between two wires.
A biblical reference to a ladder reaching to heaven seen in a dream by Jacob.
A type of climbing plant with ladder-like leaves.
The term can refer to objects, biblical imagery, or plant names.
Examples
The electrician installed a Jacob's ladder as a decorative feature in the science museum.
In the Bible story, Jacob's ladder represents a connection between earth and heaven.