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Escalade Definition & Meaning

escalade
noun
  1. an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification)
verb
  1. climb up and over; "They had to escalade canyons to reach their destination"

"Escalade" in song lyrics

See how escalade is used in real songs:

  • "You might catch me in an Escalade"
    2Mex — Return of Fernandomania
  • "I push through in a snow storm, in a bulletproof Escalade"
    9th Prince — Raised Cain
  • "On the escapade, riding a Escalade"
    Al-D f/ K-Rino, Ronnie Spencer, Yungstar — Grippin Grain

Words that rhyme with escalade

Usage tips for "escalade"

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Frequently asked questions

What does escalade mean?
an act of scaling by the use of ladders (especially the walls of a fortification) climb up and over; "They had to escalade canyons to reach their destination"
What part of speech is escalade?
Escalade is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does escalade have?
Escalade has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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