a sortie of troops from a besieged place upon an enemy.

a sudden rushing forth or activity.

an excursion or trip, usually off the main course.

an outburst or flight of passion, fancy, etc.

a sally of anger.

a clever, witty, or fanciful remark.

Carpentry . a projection, as of the end of a rafter beyond the notch by which the rafter is fitted over the wall plate.

to make a sally, as a body of troops from a besieged place.

to set out on a side trip or excursion.

to set out briskly or energetically.

(of things) to issue forth.

noun

attack , burst , charge , dash , erupt , escapade , excursion , frolic , jaunt , jest , joke , journey , leap , outburst , outing , quip , retort , rushing , sortie , spring , start , trip , witticism