Associations to the word «Blitz»

BLITZ, noun. A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to The Blitz.

BLITZ, noun. (figuratively) A sudden effort.

BLITZ, noun. (American football) The action of a defensive football player who rushes the passer of the football.

BLITZ, noun. (chess) 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. (American football) To rush the passer.

BLITZ, verb. (cooking) To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender.

BLITZ, proper noun. The series of air raids launched on various cities in Great Britain by the German air force in 1940-41 during World War II. They were also known as the Baedeker Raids.

BLITZ CHESS, noun. A form of chess in which each match is time-limited to nine minutes.

BLITZ, noun. (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line.

BLITZ, noun. A swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment.

BLITZ, verb. Attack suddenly and without warning; "Hitler blitzed Poland".