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BLITZKRIEG
blitz, blitzkrieg
(noun) a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
blitzkrieg
(verb) fight a quick and surprising war
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
blitzkrieg (plural blitzkriegs)
A fast, sudden military offensive, usually combining ground forces with air support.
Source: Wiktionary
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AIR
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
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