Blitzkrieg
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Blitzkrieg is a noun meaning A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.
Meaning
A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Sudden activity; a flurry.
Example Sentences
I rode a tank, held a general's rank / When the Blitzkrieg raged and the bodies stank
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a blitzkrieg of executive actions and legislation after he takes office Jan. 20.
Many Democrats have felt hopeless during a blitzkrieg of a presidency that is testing the limits of constitutional authority, including over the deportations of migrants, halting of congressionally approved spending, and punishment of universities accused of not protecting the rights of Jews during intense spells of pro-Palestinian activism.
Word Forms
- blitzkrieg Tanks
- blitzkriegs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blitz, glitzkrieg, blitzar, rush, blast, blowtorch.
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