Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emboscada
noun
em-bos-kah-dah
Definition
An ambush; a surprise attack from a hidden position.
Examples
- The soldiers set up an emboscada to catch the enemy off guard.
- During the hunt, they planned an emboscada to trap the deer.
Meaning
The term is used to describe a tactic where one group lies in wait to attack another group unexpectedly, often used in a military or hunting context.
Synonyms
- ambush
- trap
- surprise attack