English Dictionary

companion ladder

名詞

(nautical) Either of two ladders leading from the raised quarterdeck of a sailing ship to the upper deck.

日本語の意味

帆船において、上部のクォーター・デッキから上甲板へ繋がる2本の梯子のうちの一方。

At dawn, the captain descended the companion ladder to inspect the men working on the upper deck.

夜明けに、船長は後部の高くなったクォーターデッキから上甲板へ続くはしごを下りて、そこで作業する乗組員を点検した。

意味（1）

(nautical) Either of two ladders leading from the raised quarterdeck of a sailing ship to the upper deck.

Just as I got my head above the companion ladder, I felt an indescribably unpleasant sensation, suddenly, as it were, losing the power of breathing […] .

companion ladders （ plural ）