English English Dictionary

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Ambush (v. t.)

To attack by ambush; to waylay.

Ambush (v. i.)

To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.

Ambushed (imp. & p. p.)

of Ambush

Ambusher (n.)

One lying in ambush.

Ambushing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Ambush

Ambushment (v. t.)

An ambush.

Ambustion (n.)

A burn or scald.

Amebean (a.)

See Am/bean.

Ameer (n.)

Alt. of Amir

Amel (v. t.)

To enamel.

Amel (v. t.)

Enamel.

Amelcorn (n.)

A variety of wheat from which starch is produced; -- called also French rice.

Ameliorable (a.)

Capable of being ameliorated.

Ameliorate (v. t.)

To make better; to improve; to meliorate.

Ameliorate (v. i.)

To grow better; to meliorate; as, wine ameliorates by age.

Ameliorated (imp. & p. p.)

of Ameliorate

Ameliorating (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Ameliorate

Amelioration (n.)

The act of ameliorating, or the state of being ameliorated; making or becoming better; improvement; melioration.

Ameliorative (a.)

Tending to ameliorate; producing amelioration or improvement; as, ameliorative remedies, efforts.

Ameliorator (n.)

One who ameliorates.