ramraid

See also: ram-raid and ram raid

English

Alternative forms

• ram-raid, ram raid

Etymology

From ram +‎ raid.

Verb

ramraid (third-person singular simple present ramraids, present participle ramraiding, simple past and past participle ramraided)

1. (transitive) To break into premises, for the purpose of robbery, by ramming a heavy vehicle through a door, window or wall.

Noun

ramraid (plural ramraids)

1. An instance of ramraiding.

Derived terms

• ramraider

Translations

Translations

• Dutch: ramkraak (nl) m
• French: attaque à la voiture-bélier f
• German: no common term: Blitzeinbruch (de) m (occasionally used, but ambiguous, can mean any swift burglary); Rammeinbruch m (unambiguous, but rare)
• Spanish: alunizaje (es) m