1. a sudden charge or attack from a defensive position
Usage: military
2. a sudden rushing forth or emergence
3. a witty remark or retort

1. to rush out suddenly

Examples

• The soldiers made a sally against the enemy camp at dawn.
• Her sudden sally into the room surprised everyone.
• He was known for his clever sallies during debates.
• The troops sallied forth from the fortress.
• The cat made a quick sally toward the bird.
• She sallied out to meet her friends at the cafe.