noun a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
Ambushes are a common tactic used by military forces to surprise and attack enemy targets.
Ambushes may be set up by law enforcement agencies to catch criminals off guard during operations.
Ambushes are often a strategy used in video games where players surprise and attack opponents unexpectedly.
In hunting, ambushes involve lying in wait for prey to pass by in order to make a successful kill.
Ambush tactics are commonly used by the military to surprise and overwhelm enemy forces.
Police officers may set up an ambush to catch criminals in the act of committing a crime.
Hunters may use an ambush to catch their prey off guard.
Security personnel may plan an ambush to prevent a potential threat or breach of security.
Journalists may use the term 'ambush journalism' to describe a style of reporting that involves surprising interview subjects with tough questions.