English word blitz comes from German Krieg (War.), German Blitz ((optical) flash. (weather) lightning.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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Krieg | German (deu) | War. |
Blitz | German (deu) | (optical) flash. (weather) lightning. |
Blitzkrieg | German (deu) | Blitzkrieg. |
blitzkrieg | English (eng) | A fast, sudden military offensive, usually combining ground forces with air support. |
blitz | English (eng) | (American football) The action of one or more defensive football players rushing the passer of the football.. (chess) Blitz chess, a form of chess with a short time limit for moves.. (figuratively) A sudden effort.. A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to The Blitz.. A swift and overwhelming attack. (intransitive, American football) To perform a blitz.. [...] |