imboscata

/ɛmˌbɒskətə, ɛmˌboʊskɑːtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ambush or trap, especially one set by hunters in the Middle Ages

“The medieval knights were caught in an imboscata set by the rival clan.”

2. noun

A trap or snare, especially for catching game

“The old hunters used to set imboscatas in the forest to catch deer.”

Synonyms

  • ambush
  • snare

Antonyms

  • escape
  • release