Ambush (ămb&oobreve_;sh), n. [F. embûche, 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.
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Heaven, whose high walls fear no assault or siege
Or ambush from the deep. Milton.
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2. 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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3. 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. 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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