raid

US /red/

UK /reɪd/

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noun

  • Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
  • A sudden aggressive incursion.
  • Redundant Array of Independent Disks.
  • A search for illegal or stolen goods.

verb

  • (Army) to suddenly enter or attack a place
  • To suddenly enter or attack, e.g. to steal or harm

other

  • To attack suddenly.
  • To steal from.
  • To search for illegal or stolen goods.