blitz blitz /ˈblɪts/

noun

1. (military) a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment  ( blitz , blitzkrieg )
   (military) a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment
   
   
2. (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line  ( blitz , linebacker blitzing , safety blitz )
   (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
   
   

verb

1. Attack suddenly and without warning  ( blitz )
   attack suddenly and without warning
    Hitler blitzed Poland
   Hitler blitzed Poland