Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

camisado

noun

/ˌkæm.ɪˈzɑː.doʊ/

Definition

A surprise attack made at night, especially on the enemy’s camp during the hours of darkness.

Examples

The general planned a camisado to catch the enemy off guard.
Under the cover of night, the soldiers executed a successful camisado, overwhelming the opposing camp.

Meaning

Camisado refers to a tactical military maneuver that involves launching an assault while the opposing forces are unprepared, often in the cover of darkness.