Word attached to sister or ladder

I believe the answer is:

step

(Other definitions for step that I've seen before include "Stage - pace" , "Tramp" , "Rung, dance movement" , "Pest (anag.)" , "Measure taken" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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