Raid

usgb/reɪd/
noun

A sudden attack on an enemy by troops or aircraft, often for a specific reason.

The army conducted a raid on the enemy base.
Visual representation of "raid" - A sudden attack on an enemy by troops or aircraft, often for a specific reason.

Often appears as...

  • police raid
  • surprise raid
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Military Context

Used when describing armed forces making a surprise attack, often for strategic gains or to cause disruption.

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The special forces carried out a raid against the insurgents.
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Preplanned Action

A raid implies careful planning and quick execution to achieve an objective before the enemy reacts.

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The commandos perfected their raid strategy at dawn.
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