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   Ambuscade , n. [F. embuscade, fr. It. imboscata, or Sp. emboscada, fr. emboscar to ambush, fr. LL. imboscare. See Ambush, v. t.]
   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.
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   A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy unexpectedly. [R.]
   Dryden.
   
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   (Mil.) The body of troops lying in ambush.
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   Ambuscade, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ambuscaded ; p. pr. & vb. n. Ambuscading .]
   To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.
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   To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.
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   Ambuscade, v. i. To lie in ambush.
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