Am"bush (#), n. [F. embuche, fr. the verb. See Ambush, v. t.]
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.
Milton.
2.
A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise.
Bold in close ambush, base in open field.
Dryden.
3.
The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait.
[Obs.]
The ambush arose quickly out of their place.
Josh. viii. 19.
To lay an ambush, to post a force in ambush.
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Am"bush (#), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ambushed (#); p. pr. & vb. n. Ambushing.] [OE. enbussen, enbushen, OF. embushier, embuissier, F. embucher, embusquer, fr. LL. imboscare; in + LL. boscus, buscus, a wood; akin to G. bush, E. bush. See Ambuscade, Buh.]
1.
To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
By ambushed men behind their temple ai,
We have the king of Mexico betrayed.
Dryden.
2.
To attack by ambush; to waylay.
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Am"bush, v. i.
To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.
Nor saw the snake that ambushed for his prey.
Trumbull.
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