Messerschmitt

[ mes-er-shmit ]

/ ˈmɛs ərˌʃmɪt /

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

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Example sentences from the Web for messerschmitt

No doubt of it, and, so help me, that Messerschmitt must be some kind of a lone escort come out to meet them and lead them home.
Dave Dawson at Casablanca|Robert Sydney Bowen
The other day, when we were zipping through Messerschmitt bullets, I gave them a thought or two.
A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F.|Rutherford G. Montgomery
Stan's lightning drop carried him down just in time to drive the Messerschmitt away from Allison.
A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F.|Rutherford G. Montgomery
Dawson choked out, and instantly kicked the Messerschmitt over on wingtip and pulled it around in a screaming turn.
Dave Dawson at Casablanca|Robert Sydney Bowen

And it was you who nailed that Messerschmitt right after I started down in a heap, and—But wait!
Dave Dawson at Casablanca|Robert Sydney 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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