sally
/ˈsæli/
NOUN
1. A sudden attack or military sortie
A sudden offensive movement made by troops, especially when emerging from a besieged or defended position to attack an enemy.
1.1. Military sortie or sudden attack
An offensive operation in which soldiers leave a fortified or defended position to attack opposing forces, disrupt a siege, or surprise an enemy.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- retreat
- withdrawal
- surrender
Examples
- The defenders launched a daring sally against the besieging army.
- The commander ordered a nighttime sally to weaken the enemy forces.
- Several sallies were made from the fortress during the siege.
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NOUN
2. A witty or pointed remark
A clever, amusing, or sharply expressed remark, often directed at another person during a conversation or argument.
2.1. Witty or humorous remark
A clever or amusing comment intended to entertain, provoke laughter, or demonstrate verbal intelligence.
Synonyms
Examples
- Her witty sally brought laughter to everyone at the dinner table.
- The comedian delivered a clever sally about modern technology.
- His unexpected sally enlivened an otherwise serious discussion.
Related Words
- banter
- wordplay
- humor
- one-liner
- pleasantry
2.2. Sharp or sarcastic verbal remark
A pointed or mocking comment directed at someone, often intended to criticize, challenge, or ridicule that person.
Synonyms
Examples
- She answered his criticism with a sharp sally.
- The politician's pointed sally drew an immediate response from his opponent.
- His sarcastic sally made the disagreement even more uncomfortable.
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NOUN
3. A short excursion or venture
A brief journey, outing, or departure from a familiar place, sometimes undertaken for exploration, adventure, or a particular purpose.
3.1. Short journey or outing
A brief trip away from one's usual surroundings, often for recreation, exploration, or a specific activity.
Synonyms
Examples
- Their afternoon sally into the countryside turned into an unexpected adventure.
- The explorers made a brief sally beyond the village.
- She returned from her shopping sally with several interesting finds.
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NOUN
4. A willow tree or an object made from willow wood
A willow tree, particularly one known as sallow, or an object made from the wood of such a tree.
4.1. Willow tree
A tree belonging to the willow family, especially a sallow or goat willow, characterized by flexible branches and distinctive catkins.
Synonyms
- sallow
- goat willow
- pussy willow
Examples
- A sally grew beside the stream at the edge of the woodland.
- The old sally provided shade for the animals in the field.
Related Words
- willow
- Salix
- catkin
- willow branch
- willow wood
4.2. Object made from willow wood
An item or material made from the wood or flexible branches of a willow tree.
Synonyms
- willowwood
- willow article
Examples
- The craftsman used willow wood to make the traditional object.
Related Words
- willow twig
- withy
- wicker
- osier
NOUN
5. A tufted part of a bell rope
A padded or tufted section of a bell rope that provides a secure and comfortable grip for the person ringing the bell.
5.1. Bell-rope grip
The thickened, tufted portion of a bell rope that a bell ringer holds while operating a bell.
Synonyms
- bell-rope tuft
- rope grip
Examples
- The bell ringer grasped the sally before pulling the rope.
Related Words
- bell rope
- bell ringing
- bell ringer
- rope handle
NOUN
6. A member of the Salvation Army
A person who belongs to or serves in the Salvation Army, a Christian charitable organization.
6.1. Salvation Army member
A person associated with the Salvation Army, particularly one involved in its religious activities, charitable work, or community service.
Synonyms
- Salvationist
Examples
- The sally helped distribute food to families in need.
Related Words
- Salvation Army
- volunteer
- missionary
- charity worker