coastalraids
nounUK /ˈkəʊstəl reɪdz/
US /ˈkoʊstəl reɪdz/
Attacks by soldiers or pirates on towns along the coast.
The villagers built a watchtower to warn them about coastal raids.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Surprise attacks launched from the sea onto land.
The history book described several coastal raids during the war.
3. Quick trips by raiders to steal goods from seaside places.
The coastal raids left many fishing boats empty.
4. Military actions where ships send troops to attack a shoreline.
The general planned coastal raids to weaken the enemy's ports.