Associations to the word «Ambuscade»
Noun
- Hms
- Hannibal
- Flotilla
- Frigate
- Thicket
- Forage
- Spaniard
- Corvette
- Ambush
- Lick
- Romans
- Treachery
- Destroyer
- Ravine
- Clive
- Enemy
- Savage
- Retreat
- Camel
- Indian
- Roman
- Amazon
- Portsmouth
- Troop
- Caution
- Surprise
- Laying
- Escort
- Gloria
- Consul
- Jenkins
- Shout
- Engagement
- Trap
- Convoy
- Pursuit
- Soldier
- Rear
- Elephant
- Danger
- Massacre
- Torpedo
- Capture
- Wood
- Terrain
- Camp
- Make
- Patrol
- Fleet
- Spy
- Horse
- Guard
- Gun
- Scout
- Draw
- Cavalry
- Navy
- Prisoner
- Suspicion
- General
- Captain
- Forming
- Firing
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
AMBUSCADE, noun. (dated) An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy.
AMBUSCADE, noun. The place in which troops lie hidden for an ambush.
AMBUSCADE, noun. The body of troops lying in ambush.
AMBUSCADE, verb. (dated) To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.
Dictionary definition
AMBUSCADE, noun. The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
AMBUSCADE, verb. Wait in hiding to attack.
Wise words
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