# raiding

Pronunciation: say "RAYD-ing" /ˈɹeɪdɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of carrying out a raid, especially a sudden attack to seize goods or do damage.
   - Simple: The act of attacking a place suddenly to steal things or cause harm.
   - _Viking raiding along the coast continued for several decades._
   - _Cattle raiding was a frequent source of conflict between the rival clans._

## Verb

2. Present participle of raid. — present participle and gerund of raid
   - Simple: Present participle of raid. Use this -ing form when an attack or search is happening now.
   - _The wolves spent the night raiding the unguarded henhouse._
   - _Rebels were raiding government outposts across the province._

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