raiding party
nounUK /ˈreɪdɪŋ ˈpɑːti/
US /ˈreɪdɪŋ ˈpɑːrti/
A raiding party is a group of people who go out together to make a quick attack.
The pirates sent a raiding party to the shore to look for treasure.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small group of soldiers sent on a sudden short mission.
The captain chose five soldiers for the night raiding party.
3. A group of Vikings who sailed out to attack and take goods.
A Viking raiding party landed on the beach at dawn.
4. Any team that sneaks in to grab things quickly, like in a game.
Our raiding party grabbed the flag before the other team noticed.