Meaning Of The Word Escalade

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Escalade Meaning

Escalade Definition
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What's The Definition Of Escalade?

escalade in American English
the act of scaling or climbing the walls of a fortified place by ladders
to climb (a wall, etc.) or enter (a fortified place) by ladders
noun: a scaling or mounting by means of ladders, esp. in an assault upon a fortified place
transitive verb: to mount, pass, or enter by means of ladders

escalade in British English
noun: an assault by the use of ladders, esp on a fortification
verb: to gain access to (a place) by the use of ladders

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