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   Ambush , n. [F. embûche, fr. the verb. See Ambush, v. t.]
   A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.
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   Heaven, whose high walls fear no assault or siege
   Or ambush from the deep.
   Milton.
   
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   A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise.
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   Bold in close ambush, base in open field.
   Dryden.
   
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   The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait. [Obs.]
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   The ambush arose quickly out of their place.
   Josh. viii. 19.
   
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   To lay an ambush, to post a force in ambush.
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   Ambush , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ambushed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Ambushing.] [OE. enbussen, enbushen, OF. embushier, embuissier, F. embûcher, embusquer, fr. LL. imboscare; in + LL. boscus, buscus, a wood; akin to G. bush, E. bush. See Ambuscade, Bush.]
   To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
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   By ambushed men behind their temple laid,
   We have the king of Mexico betrayed.
   Dryden.
   
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   To attack by ambush; to waylay.
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   Ambush, v. i. To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.
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   Nor saw the snake that ambushed for his prey.
   Trumbull.
   
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