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Sally
01
an amusing or clever comment made quickly
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
sallies
Examples
Her sharp sally made the whole room laugh.
02
a sudden attack made by troops from a defensive position, especially during a siege
Examples
The soldiers launched a sally from the fortress at dawn.
03
a short journey, often spontaneous or adventurous
Examples
Their afternoon sally led them to a hidden waterfall.
