1. the act of scaling or climbing over a wall or fortification, especially during a military assault
Usage: military; historical

1. to scale or climb over a wall or fortification
Usage: military; historical

Examples

• The soldiers planned an escalade of the castle walls under cover of darkness.
• Medieval armies often used ladders to escalade fortress walls.
• The escalade was successful, allowing troops to breach the enemy’s defenses.
• They decided to escalade the ramparts rather than attack the heavily guarded gate.
• The night assault included an escalade of the eastern wall.
• Defenders poured boiling oil to prevent the escalade attempt.