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Ambushing: meaning, definitions and examples

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ambushing

 

[ รฆmหˆbสŒnสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military strategy

Ambushing refers to the military tactic of lying in wait to attack an unsuspecting enemy. This tactic is designed to achieve surprise and often results in a significant advantage for the ambusher. Ambushing can take place in various terrains, including urban environments and wilderness areas. Successful ambushes require careful planning and timing, as it is crucial to strike at the most advantageous moment. While often associated with combat scenarios, the technique can also be applied in a broader context of surprise attacks in various situations.

Synonyms

lie in wait, surprise attack, trap.

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers executed an ambushing strategy against the enemy patrol.
  • Ambushing is a common tactic used in guerrilla warfare.
  • The team set up an ambush to surprise the opposing players during the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambushing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emboscada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฎเคฒเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberfall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyerangan mendadak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัั–ะดะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zasadzka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพ…ใกไผใ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท embuscade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emboscada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค๋ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรฉฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pasca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaseda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fella รญ gryfju

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ’แƒ›แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emboscada

Etymology

The term 'ambush' originates from the Middle French word 'embuscher', which means 'to lie in wait' or 'to hide'. This word is derived from the Latin 'boscus,' meaning 'thicket' or 'wood', indicating a place where one might conceal themselves to surprise an enemy. The concept has been used in various forms of combat throughout history, from ancient warfare to modern military tactics. The practice of ambushing has been referenced in literature and strategy manuals, showcasing its enduring significance in both military and non-military contexts. Over time, the term has evolved but retains its core meaning of surprise and deception in an encounter.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,567, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.