A lying in a wood, concealed, for the purpose of attacking an enemy by surprise. Hence: A lying in wait, and concealed in any situation, for a like purpose; a snare laid for an enemy; an ambush.
A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy unexpectedly. [R.] Dryden.
The body of troops lying in ambush.
To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.
To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.
To lie in ambush.
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