Definition of: raid

(rād) noun
1. A hostile or predatory incursion by a rapidly moving body of troops or an armed vessel; a foray.
2. An attack by military aircraft; an air raid.
3. Any sudden invasion, capture, or irruption, as by the police.
4. An attempt to lower stock prices. See synonyms under INVASION
—v.t. To make a raid on.
—v.i. To participate in a raid. [Scottish var. of ROAD]
—raid′er noun