scalariform

As a noun terms

is .

As an adjective scalariform is

having the form of a ladder.

As adjectives the difference between scalariform and scalpriform

is that scalariform is having the form of a ladder while scalpriform is shaped like a chisel.

As a noun ladder

is a frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs: cross strips or rounds acting as steps.

As a verb ladder

is (firefighting) to ascend a building or wall using a ladder.

As an adjective scalariform is

having the form of a ladder.