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sallies

/ˈsæ.liz/

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noun

Examples :

"The children played near the tall sallies by the creek. "

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Any tree that looks like a willow

Examples :

"From a distance, the trees lining the riverbank looked like willows, but upon closer inspection, we realized they were actually different types of sallies. "

plant nature biology

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An object made from the above trees' wood

Examples :

"The carpenter crafted sturdy chairs and tables; all his finest sallies were made from oak and maple. "

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A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.

Examples :

"During the long siege, the outnumbered soldiers made several desperate sallies from the castle walls, hoping to break the enemy's lines. "

military war action

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A sudden rushing forth.

Examples :

"Flocks of these birds stir up flying insects, which can then be picked off in quick sallies."

action military

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A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.

Examples :

"During the debate, the politician's sallies against his opponent, while humorous, ultimately distracted from the important issues. "

language communication literature word writing entertainment

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An excursion or side trip.

Examples :

"During our family road trip, we made several short sallies off the main highway to visit local attractions and quirky roadside stops. "

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A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.

Examples :

"The bellringer adjusted his grip on the rope, pulling firmly on the sallies to start the church bells chiming. "

bell-ringing part material item

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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

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verb

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

Examples :

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

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verb

To venture off the beaten path.

Examples :

"While visiting Europe, my friend sometimes sallies into small, unknown villages instead of just seeing the major tourist spots. "

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noun

A member of the Salvation Army.

Examples :

"The sallies offered warm meals and blankets to the homeless on the cold winter night. "

religion person organization

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A kind of stonefly.

Examples :

"While fishing in the river, I noticed many sallies clinging to the rocks near the water's edge. "

insect animal nature biology

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noun

Examples :

"Because the yard was overgrown, only a few sallies could be seen flitting amongst the branches. "