ambuscade

ambuscade is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] 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.

[2] A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy unexpectedly. [R.] Dryden.

[3] The body of troops lying in ambush.

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