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escalade

Pronunciation: /ˌɛskəˈleɪd/

Definition of escalade

noun

[mass noun] historical
  • the scaling of fortified walls using ladders, as a form of military attack.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, or from Spanish escalada, escalado, from medieval Latin scalare 'to scale, climb', from Latin scala 'ladder'

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Definition of escalade in the US English dictionary