·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.