angel's ladder
angel's ladder · angel's ladders
Synonym of Jacob's ladderSynonym of Jacob's ladder.: A ladder leading to heaven.
Meaning
6 sensesSynonym of Jacob's ladder.
A ladder leading to heaven.
A flowering plant of the genus Polemonium.
A ray of sunlight descending from between clouds.
(figuratively)A way to be worthy of heaven; virtue or virtuous living.
(figuratively)A tall, craggy, cliff.
(figuratively)A chain of reasoning or actions that progresses to something sublime.
Forms
plural: angel's ladders| Singular | angel's ladder |
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See also
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