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- pronunciation:
- sae
li
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
sallies |
| definition 1: |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force.
They'd relaxed their guard and were unprepared for the sally of the enemy. |
| definition 2: |
a trip or excursion; jaunt.
They went off for a sally into the woods.- similar words:
- excursion, jaunt, outing
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| definition 3: |
a clever remark or quip; witticism.
She always responded to his playful wisecracks with a sally of her own.- similar words:
- quip, wisecrack, witticism
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| definition 4: |
an unexpected or sudden burst of activity or emotion; outburst.
The audience was taken aback by the politician's sally of emotion. |
| related words: |
assault, charge, jest, joke, journey, onset, onslaught, thrust |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
sallies, sallying, sallied |
| definition 1: |
to start out on a trip or excursion (often fol. by "forth").
The pioneers sallied forth into the wilderness. |
| definition 2: |
to set out or depart, esp. with energy or vigor.
Ready for the hunt, the shooting party sallied from the gate. |
| definition 3: |
to rush forward or attack suddenly, esp. from a defensive military position.
The troops sallied in a furious attempt to push the enemy back. |
| related words: |
charge, journey, launch, raid, venture |
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