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noun
- 1. a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion: "they were thrown backward by the blast" Similar
- 2. a strong gust of wind or air: "the icy blast hit them" Similar
verb
- 1. blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives: "quantities of solid rock had to be blasted away" Similar
- 2. be very loud; make a loud noise: "music was blasting from the speakers" Similar
exclamation
- 1. expressing annoyance: informal British "“Blast! The car won't start!”"
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1. a. : a violent gust of wind. a cold blast of air. b. : the effect or accompaniment (such as sleet) of such a gust. a blast of freezing rain. 2. : the sound produced by an impulsion of air through a wind instrument or whistle. the blast of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. the trumpet's blast. 3. : something resembling a gust of wind: such as. a.
BLAST definition: 1. to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something…. Learn more.
A blast is an explosion, or a sudden sharp noise. When you blast someone, you either shoot them, or hit them with a verbal explosion––a tirade of criticism.
A blast is a loud, sudden noise, as in The blast of the fire alarm woke Kehinde out of a deep sleep. Blasts are typically associated with the sound and force behind them, and often this force will be caused by a gust of wind or heat that is emanating from some type of explosion or machine.
A blast is a big explosion, especially one caused by a bomb. 250 people were killed in the blast. Synonyms: explosion, crash, burst, discharge More Synonyms of blast. 2. verb. If something is blasted into a particular place or state, an explosion causes it to be in that place or state.
Definition of blast noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a forceful or explosive throw, hit, etc.: a blast down the third-base line. Slang. a party or riotously good time: Did we have a blast last night! something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment; thrill; treat: Duck hunting in Australia is a real blast! a vigorous outburst of criticism; attack.
[intransitive, transitive] to make a loud unpleasant noise, especially music. blast (out) Music suddenly blasted out from the speakers. blast something (out) The radio blasted out rock music at full volume. criticize. [transitive] blast somebody/something (for something/for doing something) (informal) to criticize somebody/something severely.
Blast definition, a sudden and violent gust of wind: Wintry blasts chilled us to the marrow. See more.
to move through something or to hit something with force: Dixon blasted the ball past the goalkeeper. blast verb (EXPLODE) to break through rock using explosives: They blasted a hole in the rock face. blast verb (GUNS) to destroy a person or place with guns or bombs. Phrasal verbs. blast off. exclamation. UK informal uk / blɑːst / (US blast it)
