raider
/ˈreɪdə(r)/noun
उच्चारण रेडर
छापामार, हमलावर, लुटेरा
Core word
noun
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[C]
a person who makes a sudden attack on a place, especially to steal something or to cause damage
छापामार, हमलावर, लुटेरा
- The raiders escaped with cash and jewellery.
- Viking raiders attacked the coast of England.
- Armed raiders broke into the bank at night.
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- The raiders took the village by surprise at dawn.
- Police caught two of the raiders near the border.
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[C] business
a person or company that tries to take control of another company by buying a large number of its shares
(कंपनी पर) कब्ज़ा करने की कोशिश करने वाला निवेशक
- The firm fought off a corporate raider.
- Shareholders feared that a corporate raider would break up the company and sell its assets.
- A corporate raider bought shares quietly to take control of the firm.
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- The raider planned to sell the company in pieces.
- The company brought in lawyers to protect itself from raiders.
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[C]
(in kabaddi) the player who goes into the other team's half to touch the opponents
(कबड्डी में) रेडर
- The raider touched three defenders and returned safely.
- The young raider ducked under the defenders' arms and scored a bonus point.
- The raider crossed the line and tagged two players.
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- Our team's best raider is only seventeen.
- A good raider needs speed and quick reflexes.