English dictionary
ambuscade
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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.
Source: webster1913
verb
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wait in hiding to attack
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.
Source: webster1913
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To lie in ambush.
Source: webster1913