blitz

IPA: bɫˈɪts

(countable) A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz.
(countable) A swift and overwhelming attack or effort.
(countable, American football) A play in which additional defenders beyond the defensive linemen rush the passer.
(cooking) The act of blending or puréeing food using a blender or processor.
(fishing) An occurrence in which large numbers of fish, typically striped bass or bluefish, feed on a school of baitfish, typically one in which the occurrence can be seen from the surface.
(historical) The series of air raids launched on various cities in Great Britain by the German air force in 1940–41 during World War II.
(uncountable, chess) Short for blitz chess. [(chess) Chess played at a quick time control, with each side getting about five minutes to make their moves. Blitz chess is played at a variety of time controls, primarily 3+0 (three minutes per side), 3+2 (three minutes per side plus two extra seconds per move), 5+0, and 5+3.]

(transitive) To attack quickly or suddenly, as by an air raid or similar action.
(intransitive, American football) To perform a blitz.
(transitive, cooking) To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender.
(transitive, informal) To do something quickly or in one session.

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