blast

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Pronunciation
/blɑːst/
/blæst/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

A violent gust of wind.

2 Definition

A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the mouth, etc.

3 Definition

A hit from a pipe.

4 Definition

The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace

Example Sentences
  • many tons of iron were melted at a blast
5 Definition

The exhaust steam from an 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.

6 Definition

An explosion, especially for the purpose of destroying a mass of rock, etc.

7 Definition

An explosive charge for blasting.

8 Definition

A loud, sudden sound.

9 Definition

A sudden, pernicious effect, as if by a noxious wind, especially on animals and plants; a blight.

10 Definition

A good time; an enjoyable moment.

Example Sentences
  • We had a blast at the party last night.
11 Definition

A promotional message sent to an entire mailing list.

Example Sentences
  • an e-mail blast; a fax blast
12 Definition

A flatulent disease of sheep.

13 Definition

An immature or undifferentiated cell (e.g., lymphoblast, myeloblast).

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make an impression on, by making a loud blast or din.

2 Definition

To make a loud noise.

3 Definition

To shatter, as if by an explosion.

4 Definition

To open up a hole in, usually by means of a sudden and imprecise method (such as an explosion).

Example Sentences
  • Blast right through it.
5 Definition

To curse; to damn.

Example Sentences
  • Blast it! Foiled again.
6 Definition

(sci-fi) To shoot, especially with an energy weapon (as opposed to one which fires projectiles).

Example Sentences
  • Chewbacca blasted the Stormtroopers with his laser rifle.
7 Definition

To shoot; kick the ball in hope of scoring a goal.

8 Definition

To criticize or reprimand severely; to verbally discipline or punish.

Example Sentences
  • My manager suddenly blasted me yesterday for being a little late to work for five days in a row, because I was never getting myself up on time.
9 Definition

To blight or wither.

Example Sentences
  • A cold wind blasted the rose plants.
10 Definition

To be blighted or withered.

Example Sentences
  • The bud blasted in the blossom.
11 Definition

To blow, for example on a trumpet.

12 Definition

To run a nucleotide sequence (for nucleic acids) or an amino acid sequence (for proteins) through a BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool).

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(chiefly British) To show displeasure; damn