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BLITZ
blitz, blitzkrieg
(noun) a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
blitz
(verb) attack suddenly and without warning; “Hitler blitzed Poland”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
the Blitz
(historical) The series of air raids launched on various cities in Great Britain by the German air force in 1940-41 during World War II. They were also known as the Baedeker Raids.
Etymology
Noun
blitz (countable and uncountable, plural blitzes)
(countable) A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.
(countable, figurative) A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.
(countable, American football) A play in which additional defenders beyond the defensive linemen rush the passer.
(uncountable, chess) Blitz chess, a form of chess with a short time limit for moves.
Synonyms
• (chess): speed chess
Verb
blitz (third-person singular simple present blitzes, present participle blitzing, simple past and past participle blitzed)
(transitive) To attack quickly or suddenly, as by an air raid or similar action.
(intransitive, American football) To perform a blitz.
(transitive, cooking) To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender.
(transitive, informal) To do something quickly or in one session.
Synonyms
• (attack suddenly): charge
• (American football)
• (use a food processor): zhoosh
• (do something quickly): hurry, zoom; see also rush
Source: Wiktionary
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