What is the meaning of ambuscade?

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noun

The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
- synonyms: ambush, lying in wait, trap

verb

Wait in hiding to attack.
- synonyms: ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, lie in wait

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