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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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BLAST definition: 1. to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something…. Learn more.
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.
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.
1. a. A very strong gust of wind or air. b. The effect of such a gust. 2. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion. 3. a. A sudden loud sound, especially one produced by a stream of forced air: a piercing blast from the steam whistle. b.
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.
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.
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)
Blast definition, a sudden and violent gust of wind: Wintry blasts chilled us to the marrow. See more.
