House painter's climber that folds (10)

I believe the answer is:

stepladder

(Other definitions for stepladder that I've seen before include "Painter's mate" , "Decorator's platform" , "Domestic climbing aid" , "piece of equipment" , "Short folding climbing frame" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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