blitz vs pick off

blitz

verb
  • To perform a blitz. 

  • To do something quickly or in one session. 

  • To attack quickly or suddenly, as by an air raid or similar action. 

  • To purée or chop (food products) using a food processor or blender. 

noun
  • The act of blending or puréeing food using a blender or processor. 

  • A play in which additional defenders beyond the defensive linemen rush the passer. 

  • A swift and overwhelming attack or effort. 

  • A sudden attack, especially an air raid; usually with reference to the Blitz. 

pick off

verb
  • To shoot one by one. 

  • To dispose of tasks, obstacles, opponents etc. precisely, one by one. 

  • To intercept, such as a ball in flight. 

  • To throw out a runner by tagging them whilst they are not in contact with any of the three bases or home plate. 

  • To remove by picking. 

noun
  • An instance of throwing out a batter leading off base. 

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