What is another word for jack ladder?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈak lˈadə] (IPA) 
The phrase "jack ladder" typically refers to a ladder that is used on a sailboat to climb up onto the mast or to reach the sails. Some synonyms for this term include "bosun's ladder" or "shrouds ladder," both of which are used to access the rigging of the boat. Another synonym is "topmast ladder," which is used specifically to climb up to the top of the mast itself. Other related terms used in nautical contexts include "jacob's ladder," which can refer to any type of rope ladder or boarding ladder, and "gooseneck ladder," which is used to access the boom of a sailboat.
