Ground Ladders (9th Edition)
Chapter 1 Definitions Test #2
19 questions

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1) One-section ladder.  Synonymous with Straight Ladder.

2) Locking mechanism for extension ladders. Synonymous with Pawls or Locks.

3) Extreme top of a ladder.  Synonymous with Tip.

4) Base or butt end of a ground ladder; or, to steady a ladder while it is being raised.

5) Devices attached to the inside of the beams on fly sections used to hold the fly section in place after it has been extended.  Also called Dogs or Ladder Locks.

6) Poles attached to long extension ladders to assist in raising and steadying the ladder.  Some poles are permanently attached, and some are removable.  Synonymous with Staypoles.

7) Main structural member of a ladder supporting the rungs or rung blocks.  Synonymous with Side Rail and Rail.

8) Angle between horizontal and a ladder positioned for use.

9) Main structural member of a ladder supporting the rungs or rung blocks.  Synonymous with Beam or Rail.

10) Feet mounted on the butt of the ladder by a swivel to facilitate the placement of ladders on hard surfaces.

11) Large extension ladder that requires tormentor poles to steady the ladder as it is raised and lowered.  Also called Bangor Ladder.

12) Stratification of wood fibers in a piece of wood.

13) Rope used on extension ladders to extend the fly sections.  Synonymous with Fly Rope.

14) Extreme top of a ladder.  Synonymous with Top.

15) Heel (lower end) of a ladder; or, the act of steadying a ladder that is being climbed.

16) Main structural member of a ladder supporting the rungs or rung blocks.  Synonymous with Side Rail or Beam.

17) Two rails or beams with steps or rungs spaced at intervals; any fire department ladder of varying length, type, or construction.

18) Withdrawn; in a closed position.

19) Extendable section of ground extension or aerial ladder.