blast
blast/blast/
noun
- a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion."they were thrown backward by the blast"synonyms: shock wave, pressure wave, bang, crash, crack
- a strong gust of wind or air."the icy blast hit them"synonyms: gust, rush, blow, gale, squall, storm, wind, draft, waft, puff, flurry, breeze
- a single loud note of a horn, whistle, or other noisemaking device."a blast of the ship's siren"synonyms: blare, blaring, honk, bellow, boom, roar, screech, wail
- a severe reprimand."I braced myself for the inevitable blast"synonyms: reprimand, rebuke, reproof, admonishment, admonition, reproach, reproval, scolding, remonstration, upbraiding, castigation, lambasting, lecture, criticism, censure, telling-off, rap, rap over the knuckles, slap on the wrist, flea in one's ear, dressing-down, earful, roasting, tongue-lashing, bawling-out, caning, blowing-up, ticking off, carpeting, wigging, rollicking, rocket, row, serve, rating, bollocking
- an enjoyable experience or lively party."it could turn out to be a real blast"
verb
- blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives."quantities of solid rock had to be blasted away"synonyms: blow up, bomb, blow (to pieces), dynamite, explode, break up, demolish, raze to the ground, destroy, ruin, shatter
- be very loud; make a loud noise."music was blasting from the speakers"synonyms: honk, sound loudly, trumpet, blare, boom, roar, thunder, bellow, pump, shriek, screech
- kick, strike, or throw (a ball) hard."Ripken blasted the ball into the gap in right field"
- criticize fiercely.synonyms: reprimand, rebuke, criticize, upbraid, berate, castigate, reprove, rail at, flay
- (of a wind or other natural force) wither, shrivel, or blight (a plant)."crops blasted on the eve of harvest"synonyms: blight, kill, destroy, wither, shrivel
exclamation
expressing annoyance.
"“Blast! The car won't start!”"
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3 days ago · 1. a : a violent gust of wind a cold blast of air b : the effect or accompaniment (such as sleet) of such a gust a blast of freezing rain.
blast verb (EXPLODE, HIT) ... to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force:.
noun · a sudden and violent gust of wind: Wintry blasts chilled us to the marrow. · the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc.: · a loud, sudden sound or noise:.
blast Listen to pronunciation (blast) An immature blood cell. Search NCI's Dictionary of Cancer Terms Starts with Contains Browse:
A blast is an explosion, or a sudden sharp noise. When you blast someone, you either shoot them, or hit them with a verbal explosion––a tirade of criticism.
blast in American English · 1. a sudden and violent gust of wind · 2. the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc · 3. a loud, sudden sound or noise · 4. a forcible ...
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b : a mass of water, gas, heat, etc., that moves very quickly and forcefully through the air. He was hit by a blast of water from the hose. a blast of heat.
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Blast is a short name for an immature WBC, such as a lymphoblast or myeloblast. Normally, less than 5% of the cells in healthy bone marrow at any one time ...
[countable] an explosion or a powerful movement of air caused by an explosion. a bomb blast; 27 schoolchildren were injured in the blast.
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BLAST meaning: 1. an explosion: 2. a sudden strong movement of air: 3. If something is happening or working full…. Learn more.
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