"blitzer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blitzers [plural]
Etymology: From German Blitz. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Blitz}} German Blitz Head templates: {{en-noun}} blitzer (plural blitzers)
  1. (American football) One engaging in a blitz. Categories (topical): Football (American) Related terms: blitzar, Blitzer
    Sense id: en-blitzer-en-noun-xPIlKiPm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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