Escalader is a French word which means to climb or scale, particularly a wall or a rampart. This word has a few synonyms in English language that can be used to describe the same action. Some of the synonyms for escalader include climb, ascend, clamber, mount and scale. These words are often used interchangeably, but their meanings can differ slightly. Climbing usually implies using hands and feet to seek higher ground or overcome an obstacle, whereas ascending suggests moving towards higher levels of altitude or status. Clambering also involves an unsteady and awkward progress, while scaling and mounting suggest reaching the summit or top of a structure.