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sallied

/ˈsælid/ /ˈsælaɪd/

Meanings
verb
To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).

Examples :

"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."
military war action

Related Words

Illustration returning

returning verb

/ɹɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈtɝnɪŋ/

To come or go back (to a place or person).

"Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration venture

venture noun

/ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/

A risky or daring undertaking or journey.

"The student's venture into the unfamiliar subject of calculus was a risky one, but she persevered. "

Illustration excursion

excursion noun

/ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/

A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.

"While driving home I took an excursion and saw some deer."

Illustration followed

followed verb

/ˈfɒləʊd/ /ˈfɑloʊd/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration defended

defended verb

/dɪˈfɛndɪd/

To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

"The knight defended the castle from the attacking dragon. "

Illustration position

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

Illustration sunshine

sunshine noun

/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

"We were warmed by the bright sunshine."

Illustration manchester

manchester noun

/ˈmæntʃɪstə/ /ˈmæntʃɛstɚ/

A type of cotton fabric, or a piece of clothing made from such fabric.

"My grandmother always covers her tables with beautiful manchester to protect the wood. "

Illustration feeding

feeding verb

/ˈfiːdɪŋ/

(ditransitive) To give (someone or something) food to eat.

"Feed the dog every evening."

Illustration strategy

strategy noun

/ˈstɹætədʒi/

The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.

"The general's strategy for defeating the enemy involved a multi-pronged attack. "