Messerschmitt

[ mes-er-shmit ]

/ ˈmɛs ərˌʃmɪt /

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noun

any of several types of fighter aircraft extensively used by the German air force in World War II, especially the ME-109.

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Origin of Messerschmitt

1935–40; named after Willy Messerschmitt (1898–1978), German aircraft designer

Words nearby Messerschmitt

Messeigneurs, Messene, messenger, messenger RNA, Messenia, Messerschmitt, mess gear, mess hall, Messiaen, Messiah, messianic

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How to use Messerschmitt in a sentence

World War II produced three outstanding fighters: the German Messerschmitt 109, the British Spitfire, and the American Mustang.
Reno’s Reckless Air Tragedy|Clive Irving|September 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
And as luck would have it, a Messerschmitt One-Ten was the ship nearest them.
Dave Dawson with the R.A.F|R. Sidney Bowen
Each Russian pilot seemed to know just which Messerschmitt he was to handle.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front|R. Sidney Bowen
Too late the other Messerschmitt pilot saw what was headed his way.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front|R. Sidney Bowen

That explained that lone Messerschmitt flirting about with the Wellington in the clouds.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front|R. Sidney Bowen
Half of the planes were single-seater Messerschmitt One-Nine fighters.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front|R. Sidney Bowen

British Dictionary definitions for Messerschmitt

Messerschmitt

/ (German ˈmɛsərˌʃmɪt) /

noun

Willy (ˈvɪli). 1898–1978, German aeronautical engineer. His military planes figured prominently in World War II, including the Me-262, the first jet fighter

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