To attack by ambush; to waylay.
To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
The act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise.
The concealed position or state from which a surprise attack is launched.
An attack launched from a concealed position.
The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; those who lie in wait.
To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See synonyms at block.
To get in the way of so as to hide from sight.
To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder.