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Meaning of scaling ladder | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A ladder for the purpose of scaling the walls of a besieged fortification.

Equivalents

Suomi piiritystikkaat
Gaeilge dréimire dreapadóireachta
日本語 雲梯

Examples

“Those who survived were forced to carry⟳ the Mongols' long scaling ladders up to the very walls of the fortress, while others were made to erect their siege engines under heavy fire.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

scaliola Scalise scall Scallan scallawag Scallion

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