foray: Meaning and Definition of

for•ay

1. a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder: Vikings made a foray on the port.
2. a quick, sudden attack: The defenders made a foray outside the walls.
3. an initial venture: a successful foray into politics.

1. to make a raid; pillage; maraud.
2. to invade or make one's way, as for profit or adventure: foreign industries foraying into U.S. markets.

1. to ravage in search of plunder; pillage.