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Hindenburg

/ˈhɪndənbɜːrɡ/
noun★Intermediate
historical

a large German airship that famously caught fire and crashed in 1937

The Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built.

The Hindenburg was the biggest airship ever constructed.

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The disaster occurred in Lakehurst, New Jersey, and was widely photographed and filmed.

Collocations

Hindenburg disasterthe catastrophic crash of the Hindenburg airship

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Hindenburg Omenphrase
a technical analysis indicator predicting a stock market crash

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Historical Context

The Hindenburg disaster is often cited as a turning point in the history of aviation.

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Usage

The term is primarily used in historical and metaphorical contexts.

📖Word Origin

Named after Paul von Hindenburg, a German field marshal and later president of Germany, who supported the development of airships.

📝Usage Notes

The term 'Hindenburg' is often used metaphorically to describe any catastrophic failure or disaster.

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