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ambuscade

The correct spelling is ambuscade.

How to pronounce ambuscade

/ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/
noun

IPA: /ˈæmbəsˌkeɪd/

Say it like: Amb-usc-ade

The correct spelling is ambuscade. An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy.
  2. 2.The place in which troops lie hidden for an ambush.
  3. 3.The body of troops lying in ambush.

verb

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

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