Krupp

[ kruhp; German kroop ]

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noun

Al·fred [al, -frid, ahl, -f, r, eyt], 1812–87, German industrialist and manufacturer of armaments.

Krupp

/ krʌp; krʊp /

KruppAlfred18121887M KruppFriedrich Alfred18541902M Krupp von Bohlen und HalbachGustav18701950M a German family of steel and armaments manufacturers, including Alfred, 1812–87, his son Friedrich Alfred, 1854–1902, and the latter's son-in-law, Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, 1870–1950

To take on new Skoda or Krupp guns with these short-range veterans is rough on the gunners.

It was admirably constructed, with an excellent road-bed, heavy rails and steel cross-ties made by Krupp.

In case of a row, a paving-stone in trouser-pocket is worth a Krupp's Battery in the bush.

These works are the outgrowth of a small old forge, driven by water power, and established in 1810 by Frederick Krupp.

When asked to accept a title, he answered, "No, I want no title further than the name of Krupp."

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