Ambuscade

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.

A place in which troops lie hid, to attack an enemy unexpectedly.[R.]

The body of troops lying in ambush.(Mil.)

To post or conceal in ambush; to ambush.

To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.

To lie in ambush.