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| blast [ blast ] |
noun (plural blasts) |
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1. explosion: an explosion, or a sudden rush of air caused by an explosion
  Several homes were destroyed by the blast.
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2. strong air or gas current: a sudden strong current of air or wind
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3. loud explosive sound: the sound made by an explosion
We were almost deafened by the blasts.
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4. instrument's loud sound: a short loud sound made on an instrument, whistle, or car horn
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5. outburst: a loud or angry outburst
a blast of criticism
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6. good time: an enjoyable occasion of fun and laughter
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slang
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The party was a real blast!
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verb (past and past participle blast·ed, present participle blast·ing, 3rd person present singular blasts) |
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1. transitive verb blow something up with explosives: to destroy or break open something using explosives
Rescuers blasted a hole in the rock.
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2. transitive verb hit something hard: to strike something with great force
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informal
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She blasted the ball into the net.
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3. transitive and intransitive verb make loud noise: to come out with great force or volume, or make something do this
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informal
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4. transitive verb give somebody or something strong criticism: to criticize somebody or something severely
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informal
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| [ Old English blǣst< Indo-European] |
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| blast·er noun |
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(at) full blast at maximum volume or speed
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