Definition of blitz Blitz

/blɪˈts/ - [blits] - blitz

We found 12 definitions of blitz from 3 different sources.

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What does blitz mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: blitzs

blitz - a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
  blitzkrieg
  onrush, onset, onslaught, attack a forceful forward rush or flow; "from the bow she stared at the mesmerising onrush of the sea where it split and foamed"; "the explosion interrupted the wild onrush of her thoughts"
  armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
blitz - (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
  safety blitz, linebacker blitzing
  maneuver, manoeuvre, play an action aimed at evading an opponent

Verb

blitzs, blitzing, blitzed  

blitz - attack suddenly and without warning; "Hitler blitzed Poland"
  assail, attack attack someone physically or emotionally; "The mugger assaulted the woman"; "Nightmares assailed him regularly"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • blitz (Noun)
    A sudden attack, especially an air raid ; usually with reference to The Blitz.
  • blitz (Noun)
    A sudden effort, as a publicity blitz.
  • blitz (Noun)
    Action of a defensive football player who rushes the passer of the football.
  • blitz (Noun)
    blitz Blitz chess , a form of chess with a short time limit for moves.
  • blitz (Noun)
    A swift and overwhelming attack.
  • blitz (Verb)
    To attack.
  • blitz (Verb)
    To rush the passer.
  • blitz (Verb)
    To purée or chop food products using a food processor or blender.

Part of speech

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  • blitz, verb, present, 1st person singular of blitz (infinitive).
  • blitz, verb (infinitive).
  • blitz, noun, singular of blitzes.

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