blast

The definition of a blast is a strong gust of air, the sound of a sudden rush of air or gas, or an explosion.

(noun)

An example of a blast is the sound of a gun being shot.

See blast in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a gust of wind; strong rush of air
the sound of a sudden rush of air or gas, as through a trumpet
a strong, artificially created jet of air, steam, exhaust gases, etc.
the steady current of air forced into a blast furnace
an abrupt and damaging influence, esp. a plant blight
1. an explosion, as of dynamite
2. a charge of explosive causing this
3. a wave of air of increased pressure followed by one of lower pressure radiating from an explosion
☆ a strong, sudden outburst, as of criticism
☆ Sports, Slang a strong, driving hit, as of a baseball
☆ Slang a pleasurable, exciting event or experience, as a wild party

Origin: ME < OE blæst, puff of wind < IE *bhlē-, var. of base *bhel-, to swell, blow up > ball, L flare

intransitive verb

transitive verb

Related Forms:

blasto-: used before a vowel

germ, embryo: epiblast

Origin: < Gr blastos, a sprout

See blast in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A very strong gust of wind or air.
b. The effect of such a gust.
A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.
a. A sudden loud sound, especially one produced by a stream of forced air: a piercing blast from the steam whistle.
b. The act of producing such a sound: gave a blast on his trumpet.
a. A violent explosion, as of dynamite or a bomb.
b. The violent effect of such an explosion, consisting of a wave of increased atmospheric pressure followed immediately by a wave of decreased pressure.
c. An explosive charge.
Botany Any of several plant diseases of diverse causes, resulting in sudden death of buds, flowers, foliage, or young fruits.
A destructive or damaging influence.
A powerful hit, blow, or shot.
A violent verbal assault or outburst: The candidate leveled a blast at her opponent.
Slang A highly exciting or pleasurable experience or event, such as a big party.

verb blast·ed, blast·ing, blasts

verb, transitive

To knock down or shatter by or as if by explosion; smash.
To play or sound loudly: The referees blasted their whistles.
a. To hit with great force: The batter blasted the ball to right field.
b. To kill or destroy by hitting or shooting.
To have a harmful or destructive effect on.
To cause to shrivel, wither, or mature imperfectly by or as if by blast or blight: crops that were blasted by frost.
To make or open by or as if by explosion: blast a tunnel through the mountains.
To criticize or attack vigorously.

verb, intransitive

To use or detonate explosives.
To emit a loud, intense sound; blare: speakers blasting at full volume.
To wither or shrivel or mature imperfectly.
To criticize or attack with vigor.
To shoot.
Electronics To distort sound recording or transmission by overloading a microphone or loudspeaker.

Phrasal Verb: blast off To take off, as a rocket.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English blǣst; see bhlē- in Indo-European roots

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