Ambuscade

1. 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.
2. A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy unexpectedly. [R.]
3. The body of troops lying in ambush. (Mil.)

imp. & p. p. Ambuscaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Ambuscading

1. To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.
2. To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.

1. To lie in ambush.