incursione — meaning in English

English meaning

• foray noun A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
• raid noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.

Senses

incursione is used for these senses in English:

• foray A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.
• raid (law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.

foray — full definition

1. noun A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
2. verb To make a brief attempt at something unfamiliar.

raid — full definition

1. noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
2. verb To carry out a sudden attack or unannounced search on a place.

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