Definition of Spitfires

1. Noun. (plural of spitfire) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spitfires

1. spitfire [n] - See also: spitfire

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spitfires

spitchcocks
spitcher
spite
spited
spiteful
spitefull
spitefuller
spitefullest
spitefully
spitefulness
spitefulnesses
spiteless
spitelessly
spites
spitfire
spitfires (current term)
spitful
spitfuls
spiting
spitless
spitous
spitously
spitroast
spitroasts
spits
spitsticks
spittal
spittals
spitted

Literary usage of Spitfires

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Eagles of the RAF: The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Philip D. Caine (1994)
"spitfires take off from a carrier deck for the long flight to Malta. Some of the frustration and challenge that went with trying to supply and defend Malta ..."

2. American Airpower Comes of Age: General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold's World War II by Henry Harley Arnold, John W. Huston (2001)
"Case 1-19 JU-88s met 12 spitfires and all JU-88s were shot down, 0 spitfires lost. ... Could they put additional gas in their spitfires? No. ..."

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