RAID
- (acronym) . (computing) A redundant array of inexpensive disks, or, less frequently restated as a redundant array of independent disks.
- Noun. A hostile or predatory incursion; an inroad or incursion of mounted men; a sudden and rapid invasion by a cavalry force; a foray.
- Noun. An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering; as, a raid of the police upon a gambling house; a raid of contractors on the public treasury.
- Noun. (online gaming) A large group in a massively multiplayer online game, consisting of multiple parties who team up to defeat a powerful enemy.
- Noun. (sports) An attacking movement.
- Verb. To engage in a raid.
- Verb. To steal from; pillage.
- Verb. To lure from another; to entice away from.
- Verb. To indulge oneself by taking from.
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