Definitions for AMBUSH
ˈæm bʊʃam·bush

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ambush, ambuscade, lying in wait, trapverb

   the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

2. ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in waitverb

   wait in hiding to attack

3. still-hunt, ambushverb

   hunt (quarry) by stalking and ambushing

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ambushnoun

   The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.

2. ambushnoun

   An attack launched from a concealed position.

3. ambushverb

   To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.

4. ambushverb

   To attack by ambush; to waylay.

5. Etymology: From embusche (noun), embushier, embuissier (verb), from em- + boscus, of origin, from *, from busk-. Compare ambuscade. The change to am- from earlier forms in en- is unexplained. More at bush.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ambushnoun

   Etymology: embusche, Fr. from bois a wood; whence embuscher, to hide in woods, ambushes being commonly laid under the concealment of thick forests.

   1. The post where soldiers or assassins are placed, in order to fall unexpectedly upon an enemy.

   Charge, charge, their ground the faint Taxallans yield,
   Bold in close ambush, base in open field. John Dryden, Indian Emperour.

   2. The act of surprising another, by lying in wait, or lodging in a secret post.

   Nor shall we need,
   With dangerous expedition, to invade
   Heav’n, whose high walls fear no assault or siege,
   Or ambush from the deep. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. ii.

   3. The state of being posted privately, in order to surprise; the state of lying in wait.

   The residue retired deceitfully towards the place of their ambush, whence issued more. Then the earl gathered his small company about him, and maintained the fight. But the enemy, whether perceiving some succours advancing, or whether intending to draw the English further into their ambush, turned away at an easy pace. John Hayward.

   4. Perhaps the persons placed in private stations.

   For you, my noble lord of Lancaster,
   Once did I lay an ambush for your life. William Shakespeare, Richard II.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ambush

   An ambush is a long-established military tactic in which a combatant uses an advantage of concealment or the element of surprise to attack unsuspecting enemy combatants from concealed positions, such as among dense underbrush or behind mountaintops. Ambushes have been used consistently throughout history, from ancient to modern warfare. In the 20th century, an ambush might involve thousands of soldiers on a large scale, such as over a choke point such as a mountain pass, or a small irregulars band or insurgent group attacking a regular armed force patrols. Theoretically, a single well-armed and concealed soldier could ambush other troops in a surprise attack. Sometimes an ambush can involve the exclusive or combined use of improvised explosive devices, that allow the attackers to hit enemy convoys or patrols while minimizing the risk of being exposed to return fire.

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1. ambush

   An ambush is a surprise attack by people hiding in concealed positions on individuals or a group. This strategy is often used in military tactics or hunting, where the attacker waits for the target to move into a predetermined location before launching the attack, aiming to catch the enemy off guard. It can also refer to any situation where someone is unexpectedly confronted, often in an unwelcome or uncomfortable way.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Ambushverb

   a disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare

2. Ambushverb

   a concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise

3. Ambushverb

   the troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait

4. Ambushverb

   to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy

5. Ambushverb

   to attack by ambush; to waylay

6. Ambushverb

   to lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk

7. Etymology: [OE. enbussen, enbushen, OF. embushier, embuissier, F. embcher, embusquer, fr. LL. imboscare; in + LL. boscus, buscus, a wood; akin to G. bush, E. bush. See Ambuscade, Bush.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ambush

   An ambush is a long-established military tactic, in which the aggressors take advantage of concealment and the element of surprise to attack an unsuspecting enemy from concealed positions, such as among dense underbrush or behind hilltops. Ambushes have been used consistently throughout history, from ancient to modern warfare.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ambush

   am′boosh, n. and v. same meanings as Ambuscade.—n. Am′bushment (B.), ambush. [O. Fr. embusche (mod. embûche), embuscher, Low L. emboscāre—in-, in, and boscus, a bush.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ambush

   Signifies an attempt to lie in concealment for the purpose of surprising the enemy without his perceiving the intention until he is attacked.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ambush

   A place of concealment where an enemy may be surprised by a sudden attack.

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. AMBUSH

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ambush is ranked #54296 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Ambush surname appeared 380 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Ambush.
   
   80% or 304 total occurrences were Black.
   9.4% or 36 total occurrences were White.
   7.8% or 30 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.3% or 5 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Anagrams for AMBUSH »

1. shambu

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of AMBUSH in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of AMBUSH in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of AMBUSH in a Sentence

1. John Kerry:

   No, you don't, Mr. The President, you will never know what it is like to be in a foxhole or be in the front lines, be in an ambush, to be shot at, see your best friend killed in war, and I object to that.

2. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez:

   In a cold-blooded manner, ambush style,( he) shot Deputy Dhaliwal from behind.

3. Charlotte Charles:

   She continues to grieve for Harry Dunn and Harry Dunn family LAWYERS PUSH UNLIKELY PERSON-OF-INTEREST SWAP IN EPSTEIN-DUNN CASES British press has reported that Anne Sacoolas and Anne Sacoolas husband are both U.S. spies, with the Daily Mail reportingSacoolasis a CIA agent. Fox News could not confirm those claims. Fox News doesnt matter to me what her job role was or is or who she was married to or who shes employed by, said Charles, who added that Anne Sacoolas has not reached out to Anne Sacoolas family. She, unfortunately, took the life of our son. It doesnt matter who you are. You face the justice system for that. The Crown Prince Prosecution Service charged Anne Sacoolas with causing death by dangerous driving in December. The maximum sentence is 14 years imprisonment, although this is usually reserved for the most serious cases. Dunns family said before Anne Sacoolas fled they had no intention of seeking prison time and were willing to negotiate, but now that decision is up to British prosecutors. She would have been home by now, Charles said. The The United Kingdom government officially submitted The UK government extradition request in January. which was rejected by U.S. Secretary of January Pompeo, saying The UK government would make diplomatic immunity a practical nullity. In fact, the State Department called the UKs request highly inappropriate. Dunns family argues by refusing to extradite Anne Sacoolas to the The United Kingdom, the U.S. is violating the extradition treaty signed by both nations and the Vienna Convention. Im angry at the fact that the diplomatic immunity cloak is being wrapped around her, im angry that its being used to protect her when diplomatic immunity is not there for that. Its there to protect diplomats when they are in danger in countries that may not be as equal in their justice systems as the The United Kingdom and the US are. The United Kingdom has issued an extrication request for Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat accused of killing a British teenager while driving on the wrong side of the road in The United Kingdom last summer. ( Facebook) Charles told Fox News Anne Sacoolas feels abandoned by both the U.S. and The United Kingdom governments. Neither Prime Minister Boris Johnson nor Secretary of January Pompeo have personally reached out to the family. Im disgusted, she said. The UK government is meant to look after you and protect you and fight for you and at the moment, I dont feel that that has happened. Across the pond, British Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab has been accused of misleading Dunns family and working in the interests of the U.S. government. British Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab has been accused of being more concerned with kowtowing to the President Trump administration, rather than standing up for Dunns family. Last week, at the House of Commons, Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour Party, demanded British Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab be fired. Charles said British Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab has offered a fourth meeting with the family but British Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab says British Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab is reluctant to accept the invitation. Were still without proof of what they are trying to do to help us, Charlestold Fox News. And were getting to the point where were fed up with continuing to talk without any actions being put behind it. The latest direct plea to President President Trump, comes after the family met with President Trump at a last-minute meeting in October at White House that the president said Boris Johnson asked for. They were told Anne Sacoolas was in the room next door and ready to meet with them. Charles declined, calling the ambush not appropriate and in retrospect Anne Sacoolas toldFox News, Anne Sacoolas thinks the meeting was meant to intimidate Anne Sacoolas into agreeing to drop Anne Sacoolas extradition request. Anne Sacoolas, WIFE OF US DIPLOMAT, FORMALLY CHARGED IN DEATH OF BRITISH TEENAGER I didnt feel intimidated at the time. On reflection, clearly he [ Trump ] was trying to put the pressure on to get us to do what President Trump wanted, Charlessaid. He mentioned it not just once but three or four times. Tried to get us to realize that maybe the best thing to do would be to meet the nice lady as he put it. At the White House, Charles said she believed the president listened to her when she implored him to put himself in her shoes.

4. Felix Basse:

   The ambush took place today, this afternoon ... The death toll is two and we have a couple of injured.

5. Jesse Watters:

   Now you go in for the kill shot. The kill shot ? With an ambush ? Deadly. Because he doesn't see it coming.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=AMBUSH
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ambush
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=AMBUSH
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambush
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AMBUSH
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=AMBUSH
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=AMBUSH
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=AMBUSH
10. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
11. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html