prang
to collide with; bump into.
to destroy or severely damage by a bombing raid; bomb (an enemy target).
to destroy or shoot down (an enemy aircraft).
Origin of prang
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How to use prang in a sentence
Mr. Suwarree prang had been eloquent on that very subject one afternoon not very long ago.
Gray youth | Oliver OnionsPerhaps, if it came to the next worst, he was prepared to accept the foisting of prang upon him and to take his chance.
Gray youth | Oliver OnionsI asked Mr. prang, rather scornfully, you know; and really I was sorry for the poor fellow, having to apologize for his country.
Gray youth | Oliver OnionsEdgar was talking in low tones to Cosimo, and Amory thought she heard the name of Mr. prang.
Gray youth | Oliver Onions"Well, there's prang's article," he said in his business voice.
A Crooked Mile | Oliver Onions
British Dictionary definitions for prang
/ (præŋ) mainly British slang /
an accident or crash in an aircraft, car, etc
an aircraft bombing raid
an achievement
to crash or damage (an aircraft, car, etc)
to damage (a town, etc) by bombing
Origin of prang
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