overval

Definitions of overval
  1. noun
    a sudden short attack
    synonyms: hold-up, holdup, invasie, raid, roofoverval
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    types:
    bombardement, bombardering, luchtaanval, luchtactie, luchtbombardement
    an attack by armed planes on a surface target
    type of:
    inval
    an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
  2. noun
    an attack without warning
    synonyms: hold-up, holdup, roofoverval
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    type of:
    aanval, attaque
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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