Blitz
- Proper noun. The series of air raids launched on various cities in Britain (not just London) by the German airforce in 1940-1. They were also known as the Baedeker Raids.
- Noun. A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to The Blitz.
- Noun. (figuratively) A sudden effort, as ''a publicity blitz''.
- Noun. (American football) action of a defensive football player who rushes the passer of the football.
- Noun. (chess) Blitz chess, a form of chess with a short time limit for moves.
- Noun. A swift and overwhelming attack.
- Verb. To attack.
- Verb. (American football) To rush the passer.
- Verb. (cooking) To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender.
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