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raids


Meanings
  • noun

    An attack or invasion, especially a sudden and large-scale one.

  • noun

    A series of attacks or repeated attempts to achieve something.


Synonyms

irruption , attack , foray , incursion
Rhymes
Words rhyming with raids
raids , razes , maze , glaze , praises
Variants
List of all variants of raids that leads to same result
raid , raided , raiding , raids , air raid , air raids , counter-raid , counter-raids , counterraid , counterraids , panty raid , panty raids
Etymology
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Originally meant a 'raid' or 'pillage' in Old Norse and Old English. The term was adopted by the military in the 16th century.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'raids' is often used in computer security to refer to unauthorized access to a computer system or network.

  2. The largest recorded Viking raid took place in 865 AD, when the Vikings sacked the town of Dorstad in modern-day Germany.


Related Concepts
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  1. Invasion: An act of entering and occupying a country or region, especially as an enemy.

  2. Pillage: The act of plundering and destroying a place, especially after a military defeat.


Culture
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Raids have been a significant part of human history, from Viking raids to pirate raids to military invasions. They have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "raids"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large group of people storming a castle or village, looting and plundering.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'raids' with the image of a Viking longship sailing towards the shore.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym RAIDS: Rapidly Attack, Invade, and Destroy Supplies.


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