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Definition of Ambush
1. Noun. The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
Generic synonyms: Coup De Main, Surprise Attack
Specialized synonyms: Dry-gulching
Derivative terms: Ambuscade
2. Verb. Wait in hiding to attack.
Generic synonyms: Wait
Derivative terms: Ambuscade, Ambusher, Bushwhacker, Lurker
3. Verb. Hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing.
Generic synonyms: Hunt, Hunt Down, Run, Track Down
Derivative terms: Ambusher
Definition of Ambush
1. n. A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.
2. v. t. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
3. v. i. To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.
Definition of Ambush
1. to attack from a concealed place [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Ambush
1. 1. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy. "By ambushed men behind their temple ai, We have the king of Mexico betrayed." (Dryden) 2. To attack by ambush; to waylay. Origin: OE. Enbussen, enbushen, OF. Embushier, embuissier, F. Embucher, embusquer, fr. LL. Imboscare; in + LL. Boscus, buscus, a wood; akin to G. Bush, E. Bush. See Ambuscade, Buh. 1. A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare. "Heaven, whose high walls fear no assault or siege Or ambush from the deep." (Milton) 2. A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise. "Bold in close ambush, base in open field." (Dryden) 3. The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait. "The ambush arose quickly out of their place." (Josh. Viii. 19) To lay an ambush, to post a force in ambush. Origin: F. Embuche, fr. The verb. See Ambush. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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