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Hindenburg
/ˈhɪndənbɜːrɡ/
a German airship disaster
The Hindenburg disaster in 1937 marked the end of the airship era.
The explosion of the Hindenburg airship in 1937 ended the use of airships for passenger travel.
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.
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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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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