Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escalade
verb
/ˌɛskəˈleɪd/
Definition
The act of scaling or climbing up a wall or fortification, especially in a military context.
Examples
- During the historical siege, the soldiers planned to escalade the fortress at dawn.
- The adventurers managed to escalade the steep cliff, reaching the summit just before sunset.
- In the game, you must escalade the castle walls to rescue the captured knight.
Meaning
To escalade is to physically climb up or over something, typically a barrier or obstacle like a wall, in order to gain access or surprise.
Synonyms
- scale
- climb
- ascend
- mount
- surmount
