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Krupp

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Krupp

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n
German industrialist who manufactured steel in Essen (1787-1826)
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n
German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp; his firm provided ordnance for German armies from the 1840s through World War II (1812-1887)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Krupp
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n German industrialist who manufactured steel in Essen (1787-1826)

Synonyms:
Friedrich Krupp
Example of:
industrialist
someone who manages or has significant financial interest in an industrial enterprise
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n German arms manufacturer and son of Friedrich Krupp; his firm provided ordnance for German armies from the 1840s through World War II (1812-1887)

Synonyms:
Alfred Krupp
Example of:
arms manufacturer
someone who manufactures arms and munitions
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