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killer (medicine) and onslaught (oh)


killer (medicine)


killer


1. One who deprives of life; one who, or that which, kills.

2. <zoology> A voracious, toothed whale of the genus Orca, of which several species are known.

The killers have a high dorsal fin, and powerful jaws armed with large, sharp teeth. They capture, and swallow entire, large numbers of seals, porpoises, and dolphins, and are celebrated for their savage, combined attacks upon the right whales, which they are said to mutilate and kill. The common Atlantic species (Orca gladiator), is found both on the European and the American coast. Two species (Orca ater and O. Rectipinna) occur on the Pacific coast.

Source: Websters Dictionary


onslaught (oh)



[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Dutch; Origin: aanslag 'act of striking'; influenced by slaught 'slaughter' (13-17 centuries)]
a large violent attack by an army
onslaught on/against
::In December they launched a full-scale onslaught on the capital.
strong criticism of someone
onslaught on/against
::his public onslaught on the Conservatives
under the onslaught of sth
::He praised his wife for her dignity under the onslaught of the tabloid press.
the onslaught of sth
the effect of something that is unpleasant and could cause damage
::plants that will survive the onslaught of winter