Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Sallies.
Sallies - as a noun
A military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sortie6A venture off the beaten path
Example: "A sally into the wide world beyond his home"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sallying forthSallies - as a verb
To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
Example: "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.")
Example: "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.
Example Sentences
"She made several sallies against her opponent during the debate."
"His witty sallies always made everyone laugh."
"Her constant sallies against the government policies gained her popularity."
"He always defended himself with sharp sallies whenever criticized."
"The comedian's sallies were loved by the audience."
Word Game Points
Is SALLIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sallies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SALLIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SALLIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sallies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSALLIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SALLIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sallies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSALLIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
