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Raresallying
The correct spelling is sallying.
How to pronounce sallying
verb
Say it like: Sal-eei-ng
The correct spelling is sallying. To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position). For example: "A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch."
Usage Examples
“A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch.”
“As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - William Manchester”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
- 2.To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
- 3.To venture off the beaten path.
noun
- 1.The act of one who sallies.
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