Ambush1. (n.) The act of lying in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise.
2. (n.) A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise.
3. (n.) The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait.
4. (v. t.) To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
5. (v. t.) To attack by ambush; to waylay.
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