Meaning Of The Word Raid

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raid
verb: When soldiers raid a place, they make a sudden armed attack against it, with the aim of causing damage rather than occupying any of the enemy's land.

raid in American English
a sudden, hostile attack, esp. by troops, military aircraft, etc., or by armed, usually mounted, bandits intent on looting
intransitive verb: to engage in a raid
noun: a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed
transitive verb: to make a raid on

raid in British English
noun: a sudden surprise attack

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