armageddon

Mount Megiddo, the site of a prophesied final battle between the forces of good and evil.

And so, unfortunately, this great and spreading network of railways, that recently showed such promise as a major instrument in the modern development of China, must be left for the time being in the melting-pot of Armageddon.

The battle itself.

Any end of the world, especially by way of a cataclysmic battle or something analogous to one.

Some say the end is near Some say we'll see Armageddon soon I certainly hope we will I sure could use a vacation from this ...

The scene of a decisive conflict on a great scale.

Any great and crucial conflict.

In comparison to Nixon-Mao, terrorism and armageddon, Anna Nicole Smith may seem lightweight, but it could prove an inspired choice.

A type of game, usually played when a match would otherwise end in a draw, where black wins drawn games and white is given more time as compensation.