ambush🔊

The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.

An attack launched from a concealed position.

The concealed position or state from which a surprise attack is launched.

The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.

(collective) A group of tigers. +

(obsolete) To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

To attack by ambush; to waylay. +