blockbuster
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block·bust·er
(blŏk′bŭs′tər)n.
1. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales.
2. A large, powerful bomb used especially in air raids on cities.
3. One that engages in the practice of blockbusting.
[Sense 3, from blockbusting.]
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blockbuster
(ˈblɒkˌbʌstə)n
1. (Military) a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas or strengthened targets
2. a very successful, effective, or forceful person, thing, etc
3. a lavish film, show, novel, etc, that proves to be an outstanding popular success
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block•bust•er
(ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər)n.
1. a huge aerial demolition bomb.
2. a motion picture, novel, etc. that has wide popular appeal or financial success.
3. a person or thing that is overwhelmingly impressive, effective, or influential.
4. one who practices blockbusting.
[1940–45]
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| Noun | 1. |  blockbuster - a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)general-purpose bomb, GP bomb - a large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect |
| 2. |  blockbuster - an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel) |
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Translations
korttelipommi
kasszasiker
izjemna uspešnica
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blockbuster
[ˈblɒkbʌstər] n (= film) → grand succès m (= book) → best-seller mblock capitals npl → majuscules fpl d'imprimeriein block capitals → en majuscules d'imprimerie
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