Japanese Learning

What is the meaning of “朝駆け”?

WordReadingMeaning
朝駆けあさがけattack very early in the morning

1〔朝早く馬に乗って走ること〕
朝駆けに出る
go for an early-morning ride

2〔朝早く敵陣を攻めること〕
敵に朝駆けをかける
make a surprise attack on the enemy early in the morning

3〔新聞記者などが朝早く人を訪ねて取材すること〕
記者たちの夜討ち朝駆けには参っている
I am hounded by reporters at all hours of the day and night.

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