■ noun
1》 an intensive or sudden military attack.
↘( the Blitz ) the German air raids on Britain in 1940–1.
2》 informal a sudden and concerted effort.
3》 American Football a play in which one or more defensive backs charge the quarterback of the opposing team.
■ verb
1》 attack or seriously damage in a ~.
2》 succeed in overwhelming or defeating utterly.
3》 American Football charge in a ~.
Origin
abbrev. of ~krieg .