sallying Synonyms & Antonyms
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Sallying as a Verb
present participle and gerund of sally
To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
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.")
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.
Sallying as a Noun
The act of one who sallies.
Sallying in a Sentence
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.
As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - William Manchester
Word Forms & Grammar
sallying
sallying (plural sallyings)
Words That Rhyme With Sallying
Sallying at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of sally |
| Plural | sallyings |