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the humble throne that briefly makes you tall enough to matter
means A self-supporting folding ladder with flat steps and a hinged supporting frame, so it stands on its own without needing to lean against anything.
from A straightforward compound of "step" and "ladder." "Step" comes from Old English "steppe," from a Germanic root meaning to tread or move on foot — the same family as "stamp" and "stomp." "Ladder" descends from Old English "hlǣder," tied to a root meaning to lean or rest against, a distant cousin of words like "lean" itself. The "step" was bolted on to distinguish the flat-runged, free-standing version from the older sloped ladder that needed a wall to do its job.
- legal limit
- OSHA bans standing on the top step
- folding genius
- A-frame design stands free, no wall needed
- climb count
- Most falls happen on the second-to-last rung
- naming feud
- Differs from a ladder by being self-supporting
werner stepladder — most popular brand in north america, founded 1905, used in millions of homes and job sites
little giant stepladder — professional-grade convertible model, transforms into 4 different ladder positions, industry standard