escalade
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Noun — The act of climbing over a wall or fortification, especially using ladders during an assault.
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Etymology
From French escalade, from Italian scalata ("a climb"), from scala, "ladder" — ultimately from Latin scālae, "ladder" or "stairs." The same root gives us "scale" (to climb) and "escalator."
Full origin of escalade →Frequently asked questions
What does “escalade” mean?
The word “escalade” means the act of climbing over a wall or fortification, especially using ladders during an assault. In plain terms, scaling a wall or fortress, usually with ladders, as part of a military attack.
How do you pronounce “escalade”?
“Escalade” is pronounced ehs-kuh-LAYD (/ˈɛskəˌleɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “escalade” in a sentence?
Here is “escalade” used in a sentence: “The soldiers attempted an escalade of the castle walls under cover of darkness.”
What part of speech is “escalade”?
Depending on how it is used, “escalade” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “escalade” come from?
The word “escalade” comes from Latin. From French escalade, from Italian scalata ("a climb"), from scala, "ladder" — ultimately from Latin scālae, "ladder" or "stairs." The same root gives us "scale" (to climb) and "escalator.".
How many meanings does “escalade” have?
“Escalade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of climbing over a wall or fortification, especially using ladders during an assault.