dates is a form of:

Ambush



noun
1.
ការពួនស្ទាក់វាយ, ការវាយឆ្មក់, កន្លែងសម្រាប់ពួនឆ្មក់
verbpast tense: ambushed ; past participle: ambushed ; present participle: ambushing ;
1.
វាយឆ្មក់
ENGLISH MEANING
noun
1.
A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.
2.
A concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise.
3.
The troops posted in a concealed place, for attacking by surprise; liers in wait.
verbpast tense: ambushed ; past participle: ambushed ; present participle: ambushing ;
1.
(TRANSITIVE) To station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy.
2.
(TRANSITIVE) To attack by ambush; to waylay.
3.
(INTRANSITIVE) To lie in wait, for the purpose of attacking by surprise; to lurk.