ESCALADE

Escalade

Escalade is the act of scaling defensive walls or ramparts with the aid of ladders, and was a prominent feature of siege warfare in medieval times. It was one of the most direct options available for attacking a fortification, but was also one of the most dangerous.

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escalade

Noun

  1. An act of scaling walls or fortifications
    An escalade was required for the warriors to attack the troops.

Verb

  1. To scale the walls of a fortification.


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