1. surprise attacks made from hidden positions
2. hidden places from which surprise attacks are made

1. attacks someone suddenly from a hidden position
Usage: third person singular present

Examples

• The soldiers set up ambushes along the mountain pass.
• Enemy forces launched several ambushes during the night.
• The rebels hid in ambushes waiting for the convoy.
• The hunter ambushes deer near the watering hole.
• The team ambushes their opponents with unexpected plays.
• Pirates used to create ambushes along trade routes.
• The detective ambushes the suspect outside his apartment.