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Krupp

American  
[kruhp, kroop] / krʌp, krʊp /

noun

  1. Alfred 1812–87, German industrialist and manufacturer of armaments.


Krupp British  
/ krʌp, krʊp /

noun

  1. a German family of steel and armaments manufacturers, including Alfred, 1812–87, his son Friedrich Alfred, 1854–1902, and the latter's son-in-law, Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, 1870–1950

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Steelmaker Krupp, founded in 1811, was the largest industrial company in Europe for much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 20, 2025

It was probably true that Hitler held the fate of German firms like Krupp, IG Farben and Siemens in his hands, but that did not make them any less enthusiastic in carrying out his intentions.

From Salon Sep. 28, 2025

Even so, the general guidance Krupp shared is to “get out of town” and go somewhere high that’s clear of light pollution.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2025

The meteor shower is set to peak the night of Aug. 11 and 12, according to Ed Krupp, director of L.A.’s Griffith Observatory.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2025

One of the most compelling, and chilling, exhibits was the Krupp Pavilion, where Fritz Krupp’s “pet monster” stood at the center of an array of heavy guns.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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