jacob
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Meaning · English
A ladder.
Register: slang
Examples
Where's the Jacob? — the what, sir? — the Jacob! the ladder ye fool!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jacob” mean?
A ladder.
Is “jacob” formal or informal?
jacob is generally slang.