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English to English noun
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steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down |  | source: wordnet30
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ascending stages by which somebody or something can progress |  | Example: he climbed the career ladder
source: wordnet30
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a row of unravelled stitches |  | Example: she got a run in her stocking
source: wordnet30
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A frame usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened cross strips or rounds forming steps. |  | source: webster1913
verb
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come unraveled or undone as if by snagging |  | Example: Her nylons were running
source: wordnet30
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