Blitz

  1. 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.
  2. Noun.  A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to The Blitz.
  3. Noun.  (figuratively) A sudden effort, as ''a publicity blitz''.
  4. Noun.  (American football) action of a defensive football player who rushes the passer of the football.
  5. Noun.  (chess) Blitz chess, a form of chess with a short time limit for moves.
  6. Noun.  A swift and overwhelming attack.
  7. Verb.  To attack.
  8. Verb.  (American football) To rush the passer.
  9. Verb.  (cooking) To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.