Ambush /(ăm"bo͝osh)/

1. A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.

   Heaven, whose high walls fear no assault or siege Or ambush from the deep.

2. A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise.

   Bold in close ambush, base in open field.

3. The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait. [Obs.]

   The ambush arose quickly out of their place.

imp. & p. p. Ambushed; p. pr. & vb. n. Ambushing

1. To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

   By ambushed men behind their temple laid, We have the king of Mexico betrayed.

2. To attack by ambush; to waylay.

1. To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.

   Nor saw the snake that ambushed for his prey.