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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Related Phrases
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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