Sallying

verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).

"A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch."

2.verbTo set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")

"As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - William Manchester"

3.verbTo venture off the beaten path.

4.nounThe act of one who sallies.

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