any of a number of acacias and eucalyptuses that resemble willows
a witty or lively remark, especially one made as an attack or as a diversion in an argument; a retort
there was subdued laughter at this sally
his sally at Descartes
set out from a place to do something
I made myself presentable and sallied forth
make a military sortie
they sallied out to harass the enemy
the part of a bell rope that has coloured wool woven into it to provide a grip for the bell-ringer's hands