Pershing

[ pur-shing or for 2, -zhing ]

/ ˈpɜr ʃɪŋ or for 2, -ʒɪŋ /

noun

John JosephBlackjack, 1860–1948, U.S. general: commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.

Military.

a 46-ton (42 metric tons) U.S. heavy tank of 1944–52, with a five-man crew and a 90mm gun.
a two-stage surface-to-surface ballistic missile.

Pershing II

noun

a 38-foot (12 meters) U.S. Army surface-to-surface nuclear missile with a single warhead and range of more than 1000 miles (1609 km).

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Examples from the Web for pershing

He has been in a very public battle over nutritional supplement maker Herbalife with Pershing Square's William Ackman.
Carl Icahn Takes a Shine to Apple|CNBC|August 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Pershing was committed to this second decision by his prior decision to deploy the AEF as an independent corps.
David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
We learn more about Pershing's postwar speech-making than we ever learned about his wartime war-making.
David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Shortly after the wedding, Pershing was promoted to brigadier-general, overstepping 835 more senior officers.
David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST

As commander of the American Expeditionary Force, Pershing made two all-important and bitterly controversial decisions.
David's Bookclub: Until the Last Trumpet Sounds|David Frum|December 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In spite of his success, however, Pershing was not yet ready to take up the strenuous course in the Military Academy.
The Story of General Pershing|Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson
The task set for Pershing's men was in theory almost as difficult as clearing the Argonne Forest.
Our Army at the Front|Heywood Broun
It is not difficult to trace the source of the inspiration of Pershing's life.
The Story of General Pershing|Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson
Despite her spouse's hints, Blossom never lost faith in Pershing.
The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon|Richard Connell
There was a Sunday upon which Pershing announced that he would inspect the American troops in their billets.
The A.E.F.|Heywood Broun

British Dictionary definitions for pershing

Pershing

/ (ˈpɜːʃɪŋ) /

noun

John Joseph, nickname Black Jack. 1860–1948, US general. He was commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe (1917–19)

Pershing

noun

a US ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear or conventional warhead

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