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Synonyms for blimp

Grammar : Noun
Spell : blimp
Phonetic Transcription : blɪmp

Définition of blimp

Origin :
  • 1916, of obscure origin, many claimants. "One of the weird coinages of the airmen" [Weekley]. Common theory is that it is from designers' prototype nickname Type B-limp, in the sense of "without internal framework," as opposed to Type A-rigid; thus see limp (adj.).
  • noun airship
Example sentences :
  • "Message from the 'blimp,' sir," again iterated the messenger on the deck.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers » by H. Irving Hancock
  • As Darrin glanced upward he saw the "blimp" nearly overhead.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers » by H. Irving Hancock
  • Apart from the "blimp's" report there could be no doubt as to the destruction.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers » by H. Irving Hancock
  • Darrin followed for a few miles, keeping the "blimp" in sight.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers » by H. Irving Hancock
  • Then it was a very important catch that the 'blimp' ran us into.
  • Extract from : « Dave Darrin After The Mine Layers » by H. Irving Hancock
  • Their new banner, hoisted to dry in the sun, proclaimed: Blimp Mail.
  • Extract from : « And Then the Town Took Off » by Richard Wilson
  • "It sure beats a blimp," Senator Thebold said in admiration.
  • Extract from : « And Then the Town Took Off » by Richard Wilson
  • In effect, the blimp is a combination of balloon and aeroplane.
  • Extract from : « Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights » by Kelly Miller
  • The blimp pitched steeply upward to a standstill, barely moving toward the parachute.
  • Extract from : « Disowned » by Victor Endersby
  • He had waited too long before using his elevator; and the chute fled hopelessly away just ahead of the uptilted nose of the blimp.
  • Extract from : « Disowned » by Victor Endersby

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