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   blast

   /blɑːst/

   noun

   • 1. a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion: "they were thrown backwards by the blast" Similar shock wavepressure wavebangcrashcrack
   • ▪ an explosion or explosive firing: "a bomb blast" Similar explosiondetonationdischargebursteruption
   • ▪ a forceful attack or assault: "United's four-goal blast"
   • 2. a strong gust of wind or air: "the icy blast hit them" Similar gustrushblowgalesquallstormwinddraughtwaftpuffflurrybreeze
   • ▪ 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" Similar blareblaringhonkbellowboomroarscreechwail
   • 4. a severe reprimand: informal "I braced myself for the inevitable blast" Similar reprimandrebukereproofadmonishmentadmonitionreproachreprovalscoldingremonstrationupbraidingcastigationlambastinglecturecriticismcensureinformal:telling-offraprap over the knucklesslap on the wristflea in one's eardressing-downearfulroastingtongue-lashingbawling-outcaningblowing-upticking offcarpetingwiggingrollickingrocketrowservevulgar slang:bollockingdated:ratingOpposite commendation
   • 5. an enjoyable experience or lively party: informal North American "it could turn out to be a real blast"

   verb

   • 1. blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives: "the school was blasted by an explosion" Similar blow upbombblow (to pieces)dynamiteexplodebreak updemolishraze to the grounddestroyruinshatter
   • ▪ 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" Similar fire (away)shoot (away)blaze (away)let flydischargeshoot (down)gun downmow downcut downput a bullet inpick offbagfellkillinformal:potpump full of leadplugzaplet someone have itsmokeliterary:slay
   • ▪ 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" Similar honksound loudlytrumpetblareboomroarblareboomroarthunderbellowpumpshriekscreech
   • ▪ play or sound very loudly: "he took centre stage and blasted out all the old favourites" Similar honksound loudlytrumpetblareboomroarblareboomroarthunderbellowpumpshriekscreech
   • 3. kick or strike (a ball) hard: "the striker blasted the free kick into the net"
   • 4. criticize fiercely: informal "the school was blasted by government inspectors" Similar reprimandrebukecriticizeupbraidberatecastigatereproverail atflay
   • 5. (of a wind or other natural force) wither, shrivel, or blight (a plant): literary "corn blasted before it be grown up" Similar blightkilldestroywithershrivel
   • ▪ 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" Similar destroycrushdashblightwreckruinspoilmarannihilatedisappointfrustrate

   exclamation

   • 1. expressing annoyance: informal British "‘Blast! The car won't start!’"

   Word Origin Old Englishblǣst, of Germanic origin; related to blaze3.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLAST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     BLAST meaning: 1. to explode or destroy something or someone...

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     blast translate: esplosione, getto, folata, ventata,...

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     BLAST translate: reprender, arremeter contra, explosión,...

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     blast translate: explosió, ràfega. Learn more in the...

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     BLAST translate: اِنْفِجار, هَبّة / عَصْفة. Learn more in...

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › blastBLAST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLAST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBLAST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.