1. sudden charges or attacks, especially from a defensive position
Usage: military
2. sudden bursts of activity or emotion
3. witty or clever remarks

1. makes a sudden charge or attack from a defensive position
Usage: military
2. sets out or departs suddenly

Examples

• The garrison made several sallies against the besieging army.
• Her sallies of wit kept everyone entertained at dinner.
• The comedian’s verbal sallies drew loud laughter from the audience.
• The troops sally forth at dawn to break the siege.
• He sallies out every morning for his daily walk.
• The castle defenders planned their sallies carefully.
• She sallies into conversation with clever observations.