salmon ladder

The term "salmon ladder" refers to both a structure aiding fish migration and a piece of exercise equipment used for strength training.

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Definition

B2Fishing

(technical)A series of steps or pools in a river to help fish bypass obstacles like dams during migration.

Example

  • The new salmon ladder on the river helps fish reach their spawning grounds.

B2Exercise

(fitness)An exercise where one moves a bar up a vertical frame with horizontal rungs while hanging from it.

Example

  • He improved his upper body strength by training on the salmon ladder.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "salmon ladder":

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