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Ambush

Ambush (ambush)
n.(1913 webster dictionarym"b***oocr]sh)
Am"bush
[F. embûche, fr. the verb. See Ambush, v. t.]
  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.
    [Obs.]

    The ambush arose quickly out of their place.
    Josh. viii. 19.

    To lay an ambush, to post a force in ambush.

Ambush

Ambush (ambush)
v. t.(1913 webster dictionarym"b***oocr]sh)
Am"bush
[imp. *** p. p. Ambushed (&?]); p. pr. *** vb. n. Ambushing.] [OE. enbussen, enbushen, OF. embushier, embuissier, F. embû]cher, embusquer, fr. LL.
  1. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

    By ambushed men behind their temple laid,
    We have the king of Mexico betrayed.
    Dryden.

  2. To attack by ambush; to waylay.

Ambush

Ambush (ambush)
v. i.
Am"bush
  1. To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.

    Nor saw the snake that ambushed for his prey.
    Trumbull.













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