Foray

['fɒreɪ] or ['fɔre]

Definition

(noun.) an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence); 'scientists' forays into politics'.

(noun.) a sudden short attack.

(verb.) briefly enter enemy territory.

Editor: Rosanne--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.

(v. t.) To pillage; to ravage.

Editor: Pratt

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Written also Forray.] Inroad, irruption, raid, piratical invasion, hostile incursion.

Edited by Gillian

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Raid, sally, inroad, {[dragonade]?}, escapade

ANT:Flight, retreat, recall, decampment, stampede

Inputed by Allen

Definition

n. a sudden incursion into an enemy's country.—v.t. to ravage.—n. For′ayer.

Inputed by Brice