English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
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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.