Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ram-raid
verb
/ræm reɪd/
Definition
A method of burglary where a vehicle is used to smash through the doors or windows of a building to gain entry and steal items.
Examples
- The thieves ram-raided the jewelry store in the early hours of the morning.
- After the bank was ram-raided, the security measures were significantly increased.
- In a daring act, the gang ram-raided a convenience store with a stolen vehicle.
Meaning
Ram-raiding is typically associated with theft and involves using force to break into a location quickly.
Synonyms
- Smash-and-grab
- Battering
- Break-in
