Ambuscade

Ambuscade - Other Definitions

• (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.
  
  
• (v. t.) A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy unexpectedly.
  
  
• (v. t.) The body of troops lying in ambush.
  
  
• (v. t.) To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.
  
  
• (v. t.) To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.
  
  
• (v. i.) To lie in ambush.