blitz
Americannoun
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Military.
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an overwhelming all-out attack, especially a swift ground attack using armored units and air support.
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an intensive aerial bombing.
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any swift, vigorous attack, barrage, or defeat.
a blitz of commercials every few minutes.
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Football. act or instance of charging directly for (the passer) as soon as the ball is snapped; red-dogging.
verb (used with object)
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to attack or defeat with or as if with a blitz.
The town was blitzed mercilessly by enemy planes. The visitors really blitzed the home team.
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to destroy; demolish.
His last-minute refusal blitzed all our plans.
verb (used without object)
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Football. to charge directly and immediately at the passer; red-dog.
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to move in the manner of a blitz.
a car that will blitz through rough terrain.
noun
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a violent and sustained attack, esp with intensive aerial bombardment
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any sudden intensive attack or concerted effort
an advertising blitz
a drink-driving blitz
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American football a defensive charge on the quarterback
verb
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- blitzer noun
Etymology
Origin of blitz
First recorded in 1935–40; shortening of blitzkrieg
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Over the past 10 days, the senator has been on a media blitz.
From Salon
“Then, once you blitz him, then you have advantage basketball and we like our chances.”
From Los Angeles Times
The tariff blitz launched by the United States -- Germany's top export market -- has added to headwinds.
From Barron's
The Autumn Nations Series has thrown up some superb rugby; from New Zealand's final-quarter blitz of Ireland in Chicago to the dramatic finish between Wales and Japan in Cardiff.
From BBC
A British child chess prodigy has swept the board at a national competition, earning her a place among the top 50 women in the world for the blitz category of speed chess.
From BBC
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