AMBUSH

vt to attack by ambush; to waylay.

2. ambush ·vt to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

3. ambush ·vt a concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise.

4. ambush ·vt the troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait.

5. ambush ·vi to lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.

6. ambush ·vt a disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. hence: unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.