sally

Meaning

1. A willow
2. Any tree that looks like a willow
3. An object made from the above trees' wood
4. A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
5. A sudden rushing forth.
6. A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
7. An excursion or side trip.
8. A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
9. To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
10. To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
11. To venture off the beaten path.
12. A member of the Salvation Army.
13. A kind of stonefly.
14. A wren.

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Sources

1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data