The term 'BLIMP, FOR EXAMPLE' can be solved by the crossword solution AIRSHIP. An AIRSHIP is a type of aircraft that is lighter than air and is propelled by engines. Airships are also known as dirigibles and blimps. They are typically filled with a gas such as helium or hydrogen to provide lift. Airships have been used for transportation, military operations, and advertising. The most famous example of an AIRSHIP is the Goodyear Blimp.