Ambuscade

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1. Verb

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.

2. Verb

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

3. Verb

The body of troops lying in ambush.

4. Verb

To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.

5. Verb

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

6. Verb

To lie in ambush.
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