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escalade

/ˈɛs.kə.leɪd/

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˈɛs.kə.leɪd/

A military or historical term referring to an act of scaling the walls of a fortification using ladders.

  • 🇷🇺Военный или исторический термин, обозначающий действие по взбиранию на стены укрепления с помощью лестниц.
  1. Military scaling B2 formal

    The act of climbing or scaling the walls of a fortified structure, typically using ladders.

    • The army executed an escalade under cover of darkness.
    • Medieval siege tactics often involved an escalade of the castle walls.
    • The general ordered an escalade to breach the enemy fortress.

    🇷🇺Штурм с помощью лестниц

    Synonyms: ascensionclimbingmountingscaling

  2. Luxury SUV model A2 formal american

    A full-size luxury sport utility vehicle manufactured by Cadillac.

    • She drives a black Escalade to work every day.
    • The Cadillac Escalade is known for its spacious interior and powerful engine.
    • He rented an Escalade for the family road trip.

    🇷🇺Модель роскошного внедорожника

  3. Rapid increase C1 formal

    A sudden or dramatic rise or escalation, often used in a metaphorical sense.

    • The prices saw an escalade after the new regulations were announced.
    • There was an escalade of tensions between the two nations.
    • The company experienced an escalade in sales following the ad campaign.

    🇷🇺Быстрый рост

    Synonyms: escalationincreasejumpleaprisespikesurgeupsurge

    Antonyms: declinedecreasedescentdropfallreduction

  • escalades plural form
  • escalades' possessive plural form
  • escalade's possessive singular form

verb

C2formalcommontechnicalobsolete/ˈɛs.kə.leɪd/

A verb meaning to climb or scale, especially using a ladder or by military assault; now largely archaic or historical.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий взбираться или карабкаться, особенно с помощью лестницы или военным штурмом; сейчас в значительной степени устаревший или исторический.
  1. Climb up and over C1 formal

    To climb up and over something, especially a wall or barrier, often using a ladder or by scaling.

    • The soldiers escaladed the fortress walls under cover of darkness.
    • He escaladed the high fence to retrieve his ball.
    • The mountaineers escaladed the steep cliff face with ropes.

    🇷🇺Перелезть

    Synonyms: ascendclamberclimbmountscalesurmount

    Antonyms: descenddismount

  • escaladed past participle
  • escaladed past simple
  • escalading present participle
  • escalades third person singular