ambush

1. v. t. A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare. Source: opted

2. v. t. A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise. Source: opted

3. v. t. The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait. Source: opted

4. v. t. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy. Source: opted

5. v. t. To attack by ambush; to waylay. Source: opted

6. v. i. To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk. Source: opted

7. n. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise Source: wordnet

8. v. wait in hiding to attack Source: wordnet

9. v. hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing Source: wordnet

10. To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; tolurk.Nor saw the snake that ambushed for his prey. Trumbull. Source: adambom

11. v:44/n:56 n. the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise v. wait in hiding to attack Source: ecdict

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