- 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. - A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy
unexpectedly. - The body of troops lying in ambush. - To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush. - To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or
lurking place; to waylay.