Definition of Lying in wait

1. Adjective. Waiting in concealment; in ambush. "An army lying in wait in the forest"

Similar to: Concealed

2. Noun. The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
Exact synonyms: Ambuscade, Ambush, Trap
Generic synonyms: Coup De Main, Surprise Attack
Specialized synonyms: Dry-gulching
Derivative terms: Ambuscade, Ambush, Ambush

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lying In Wait

lyeth
lyfe
lyfull
lygaeid
lygaeid bug
lyghte
lyghtes
lygodium
lygophilia
lygophobia
lygus bug
lying
lying(a)
lying-in
lying down
lying in wait (current term)
lying panel
lying under oath
lyingly
lyings
lyings-in
lyke
lykes
lyketh
lykewake
lykewakes
lykewalk
lykewalks
lylab
lylas

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