Definition of Ambuscade

1. Noun. The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.

Exact synonyms: Ambush, Lying In Wait, Trap
Generic synonyms: Coup De Main, Surprise Attack
Specialized synonyms: Dry-gulching
Derivative terms: Ambush, Ambush

2. Verb. Wait in hiding to attack.
Exact synonyms: Ambush, Bushwhack, Lie In Wait, Lurk, Scupper, Waylay
Generic synonyms: Wait
Derivative terms: Ambush, Ambusher, Bushwhacker, Lurker

Definition of Ambuscade

1. n. 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. v. t. To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.

3. v. i. To lie in ambush.

Definition of Ambuscade

1. [v -CADED, -CADING, -CADES]

Medical Definition of Ambuscade

1. 1. 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. A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy unexpectedly. 3. The body of troops lying in ambush. Origin: F. Embuscade, fr. It. Imboscata, or Sp. Emboscada, fr. Emboscar to ambush, fr. LL. Imboscare. See Ambush. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ambuscade

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