Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chamade
noun
/ʃəˈmɑːd/
Definition
A sound made by striking a small drum, traditionally used in a military context to indicate the end of a conflict or call for surrender.
Examples
- When the enemy’s chamade was heard, the tension in the air began to lift as both sides sought peace.
- The sound of the chamade echoed through the valley, signaling the end of the hostilities.
- In centuries past, a chamade could be the difference between life and death on the battlefield.
Meaning
Chamade signifies a call for truce or a ceasefire, often used during battles as a signal to communicate surrender or negotiation.
Synonyms
- surrender call
- ceasefire signal
- truce
