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   blitz

   /blɪts/

   noun

   • 1. an intensive or sudden military attack: "a heavy artillery blitz" Similar bombardmentbatterybombingcarpet bombingonslaughtbarragesallyattackassaultraidoffensivestrikeblitzkriegrazzia
   • ▪ the German air raids on Britain in 1940–1.
   • 2. a sudden concerted effort to deal with something: informal "Katrina and I had a blitz on the cleaning" Similar all-out efforteffortexertionendeavouronslaughtattackpushthrustset-to
   • ▪ a play in which one or more defensive backs charge the quarterback of the opposing team.
   • 3. another term for lightning chess

   verb

   • 1. attack or seriously damage (a place) in a blitz: "news came that Rotterdam had been blitzed"
   • 2. process (food) in an electric mixing machine: "add the eggs and blitz the mixture until it becomes granular"
   • 3. charge (the opposing team's quarterback) in a blitz.

   Word Origin 1930s: abbreviation of blitzkrieg.

   Derivatives

   • 1. blitzer noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLITZ | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Blitz is a noun or verb that means a fast, violent attack on a town, city, etc., usually with bombs dropped from aircraft. It can also mean a lot of energetic activity, a special effort in business or media, or a defeat of an opponent.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLITZ | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Blitz is a noun or verb that means a fast, violent attack, usually with bombs dropped from aircraft, or a lot of energetic activity. Learn how to use blitz in different contexts, such as football, business, media and history, with examples and translations.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishA BLITZ ON SOMETHING - Cambridge English Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   A BLITZ ON SOMETHING definition: 1. a great effort to improve something or do something that needs to be done: 2. a great effort to…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › blitzBLITZ - 22 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Find 22 words and phrases that mean the same or the opposite of blitz, such as onslaught, raid, or defense. Learn how to use blitz in a sentence and browse related words.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryblitz noun | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   blitz noun meaning: 1. a lot of activity to achieve something in a short time: 2. bomb attacks on British cities…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLITZKRIEG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BLITZKRIEG definition: 1. a blitz 2. a blitz. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › fr › dictionnaireBLITZ | définition en anglais - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BLITZ définition, signification, ce qu'est BLITZ: 1. a fast, violent attack on a town, city, etc., usually with bombs dropped from aircraft 2. (in…. En savoir plus.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGLITZ | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GLITZ definition: 1. the quality of being exciting and attractive, but often in a way that has no real worth: 2. the…. Learn more.

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11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONQUER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    Conquer means to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force, or to defeat someone in a game or competition. It can also mean to deal with or successfully fight against a problem or an unreasonable fear.