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Meaning of sally
noun
- A willow
- Any tree that looks like a willow
- An object made from the above trees' wood
noun
- A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
- A sudden rushing forth. Example: Flocks of these birds stir up flying insects, which can then be picked off in quick sallies.
- A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
- An excursion or side trip.
- A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
verb
- To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position). Example: 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.
- To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.") Example: As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - William Manchester
- To venture off the beaten path.
noun
- A member of the Salvation Army.
noun
- A kind of stonefly.
- A wren.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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