escalade
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kəˈleɪd, -ˈlɑd, ˈɛs noun
1.
a scaling or mounting by means of ladders, especially in an assault upon a fortified place.
verb (used with object)
2.
to mount, pass, or enter by means of ladders.
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escalade (ˌɛskəˈleɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an assault by the use of ladders, esp on a fortification |
| —vb | |
| 2. | to gain access to (a place) by the use of ladders |
| [C16: from French, from Italian scalata, from scalare to mount, | |
| esca'lader | |
| —n | |
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