Word Meaning

ambuscade definition and meaning

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.