An advance into enemy territory, an attempted invasion; an encroachment, an incursion.
Often followed by in, into, or on: initial progress made toward accomplishing a goal or solving a problem.
A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
A kind of stonefly.
A willow
An excursion or side trip.
An object made from the above trees' wood
A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
A sudden rushing forth.
Any tree that looks like a willow
A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
A wren.
A member of the Salvation Army.
To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
To venture off the beaten path.