blast (Meaning)
blast (n)
a very long fly ball
a sudden very loud noise
a strong current of air
an explosion (as of dynamite)
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
intense adverse criticism
blast (v)
make a strident sound
hit hard
use explosives on
apply a draft or strong wind to to
create by using explosives
make with or as if with an explosion
fire a shot
criticize harshly or violently
shatter as if by explosion
shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
blast (n.)
A violent gust of wind.
A forcible stream of air from an orifice, as from a bellows, the mouth, etc. Hence: The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace; as, to melt so many tons of iron at a blast.
The exhaust steam from and engine, driving a column of air out of a boiler chimney, and thus creating an intense draught through the fire; also, any draught produced by the blast.
The sound made by blowing a wind instrument; strictly, the sound produces at one breath.
A sudden, pernicious effect, as if by a noxious wind, especially on animals and plants; a blight.
The act of rending, or attempting to rend, heavy masses of rock, earth, etc., by the explosion of gunpowder, dynamite, etc.; also, the charge used for this purpose.
A flatulent disease of sheep.
blast (v. t.)
To injure, as by a noxious wind; to cause to wither; to stop or check the growth of, and prevent from fruit-bearing, by some pernicious influence; to blight; to shrivel.
Hence, to affect with some sudden violence, plague, calamity, or blighting influence, which destroys or causes to fail; to visit with a curse; to curse; to ruin; as, to blast pride, hopes, or character.
To confound by a loud blast or din.
To rend open by any explosive agent, as gunpowder, dynamite, etc.; to shatter; as, to blast rocks.
blast (v. i.)
To be blighted or withered; as, the bud blasted in the blossom.
To blow; to blow on a trumpet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of blast
blast Sentence Examples
- The sudden blast of wind knocked over the flimsy umbrella.
- The explosion sent a powerful blast shockwave through the entire neighborhood.
- She screamed as the car's horn emitted a loud blast, startling her.
- The firefighter used a powerful hose to blast water onto the flames.
- The trumpet player produced a magnificent blast of sound during the concert.
- The construction workers used dynamite to blast away the stubborn rock.
- The military conducted a controlled blast to demolish the old building.
- He pressed the button, and the fireworks erupted with a colorful blast.
- The strong blast of air conditioning cooled down the room in seconds.
- The pirate captain ordered his crew to prepare the cannons for a powerful blast.
FAQs About the word blast
a very long fly ball, a sudden very loud noise, a strong current of air, an explosion (as of dynamite), a highly pleasurable or exciting experience, intense adv
bang, boom, roar, thunderclap, crash, slam, clap, pop, snap, howl
implosion, implosion,,
The sudden blast of wind knocked over the flimsy umbrella.
The explosion sent a powerful blast shockwave through the entire neighborhood.
She screamed as the car's horn emitted a loud blast, startling her.
The firefighter used a powerful hose to blast water onto the flames.
