English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Ambuscade

Ambuscade (v. t.)

A lying in a wood, concealed, for the purpose of attacking an enemy by surprise. Hence: A lying in wait, and concealed in any situation, for a like purpose; a snare laid for an enemy; an ambush.

Ambuscade (v. t.)

A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy unexpectedly.

Ambuscade (v. t.)

The body of troops lying in ambush.

Ambuscade (v. t.)

To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.

Ambuscade (v. t.)

To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.

Ambuscade (v. i.)

To lie in ambush.