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sea steps

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(Nautical Terms) projecting metal bars attached to a ship's side, used for boarding

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sea steps - (nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard

sea ladder

sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor

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

ladder - steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

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