climb the rampart

Meaning

Scale the protective stone wall or defensive embankment surrounding a castle or fortified city.

Examples

• The enemy forces attempted to climb the rampart using long wooden ladders.
• Only the most agile scouts were able to climb the rampart without being spotted by the guards.

Pronunciation: /klaɪm ðə ˈræmpɑːrt/

Synonyms of climb the rampart

Words with a similar meaning to climb the rampart:

• scale the wall
• assault the ramparts
• breach the defenses