About The Word Lying in wait

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Lying in wait

Lying in wait Meaning & Definition
Lying in wait Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lying in wait?

[n] the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
[adj] waiting in concealment; in ambush; "an army lying in wait in the forest"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Lying in wait: ambuscade | ambush | concealed | trap

Related Terms | Find terms related to Lying in wait:

See Also | coup de main | dry-gulching | surprise attack

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