Blast Meaning and Definition

Word: Blast

How to pronounce: blɑːst

Noun

Definitions:

1. A destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion.

Example sentences: "They were thrown backward by the blast"

2. A strong gust of wind or air.

Example sentences: "The icy blast hit them"

3. A single loud note of a horn, whistle, or other noisemaking device.

Example sentences: "A blast of the ship's siren"

4. A severe reprimand.

5. An enjoyable experience or lively party.

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives.

Example sentences: "Quantities of solid rock had to be blasted away"

2. Be very loud; make a loud noise.

Example sentences: "Music was blasting from the speakers"

3. Kick, strike, or throw (a ball) hard.

Example sentences: "Ripken blasted the ball into the gap in right field"

4. Criticize fiercely.

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

Exclamation

Definitions:

1. Expressing annoyance.

Synonyms:

explosion

bang

explosive

implosion

bomb

blowup

burst

detonation

bursting

outburst

eruption

pop

binge

whack

crack

shell

boom

party

blowing

blow

blowout

abuse

attack

blare

breeze

thunderclap

gust

jet

zip

flurry

dash

drive

detonate

explode

excoriate

shoot

blastic

smash

rush

discharge

tear

crash

rip

run

Derivations:

blasting

blaster

blasted

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Blast in Other Languages...

Spanish: Explosión

German: Blast

French: Souffle

Italian: Esplosione

Turkish: Patlama