Meaning of lie in wait in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   lie in wait

   Definitions

   1. wait in hiding to attack

   Derived terms

   • ambuscade
   • ambush
   • ambusher
   • bushwhacker
   • lurcher
   • lurker
   • lying in wait
   • skulker
   • trap

Browse dictionary

• lie in
• lie down
• lie dormant
• lie detector
• lie in wait
• lie low
• lie with
• life
• life-and-death