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Blast

blɑːst

Blast definitions
noun
blast blasts
  1. a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion

    "they were thrown backwards by the blast"

    shock wave pressure wave bang crash crack
    • an explosion or explosive firing

      "a bomb blast"

    • a forceful attack or assault

      "United's four-goal blast"

  2. a strong gust of wind or air

    "the icy blast hit them"

    • a strong current of air used in smelting
  3. a single loud note of a horn, whistle, or similar

    "a blast of the ship's siren"

  4. a severe reprimand

    "I braced myself for the inevitable blast"

  5. an enjoyable experience or lively party

    "it could turn out to be a real blast"

    social gathering gathering social occasion social event social function function get-together celebration reunion festivity jamboree reception at-home soirée social
verb
blast blasted blasting blasts
  1. blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives

    "the school was blasted by an explosion"

    blow up bomb blow (to pieces) dynamite explode
    • create (a cavity) by means of an explosion

      "the gun went off, blasting a hole in the floor"

    • force or throw (something) in a specified direction by impact or explosion

      "the car was blasted thirty feet into the sky"

    • shoot with a gun

      "Fowler was blasted with an air rifle"

    • move very quickly and loudly in a specified direction

      "four low-flying jets blasted down the glen"

  2. be very loud; make a loud noise

    "music was blasting from the speakers"

    • play or sound very loudly

      "he took centre stage and blasted out all the old favourites"

  3. kick or strike (a ball) hard

    "the striker blasted the free kick into the net"

  4. criticize fiercely

    "the school was blasted by government inspectors"

  5. (of a wind or other natural force) wither, shrivel, or blight (a plant)

    "corn blasted before it be grown up"

    • strike with divine anger (used to express annoyance or dislike)

      "damn and blast this awful place!"

    • destroy or ruin

      "your reputation is blasted already in the village"

interjection
  1. expressing annoyance

    "‘Blast! The car won't start!’"