Ambush

·vt To attack by ambush; to Waylay.

II. Ambush ·vt To station in ambush with a view to surprise an Enemy.

III. Ambush ·vt A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise.

IV. Ambush ·vt The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait.

V. Ambush ·vi To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to Lurk.

VI. Ambush ·vt A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.