raidingships
nounUK /ˈreɪdɪŋ ʃɪps/
US /ˈreɪdɪŋ ʃɪps/
Ships used by pirates or warriors to attack and steal from other places.
The raiding ships sailed quickly across the sea to surprise the coastal village.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Groups of boats sent out to make sudden attacks on enemy towns or ships.
The king sent his raiding ships to weaken the enemy's harbor.
3. Historical vessels, like Viking longships, built for quick strikes and fast escapes.
Museum models of raiding ships show how narrow and fast they were.
4. Any fleet used to steal goods or capture people during a surprise sea attack.
Stories tell of raiding ships that took treasure and sailed away before dawn.