1. Plural of blitzer; defensive players in American football who rush toward the opposing quarterback or ball carrier.
Usage: sports; American football
2. Plural of blitzer; people or things that move or act with great speed.
Usage: informal

Examples

• The defense sent three blitzers on that play to pressure the quarterback.
• The team's best blitzers were lined up on the defensive line.
• Those blitzers came through the gap and made the tackle for a loss.
• The coach designed the defense to use more blitzers in the second half.
• The opposing team's blitzers were relentless all game long.