blast
blast Lexical Profile
blast Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion, or the explosion itself.
"The shockwave from the distant mining blast rattled the windows in the valley."
A strong, sudden gust of wind or a forceful stream of air or other gas.
"A sudden blast of icy winter air swept through the hallway when the front door opened."
A single loud, resonant note or sound produced by a horn, whistle, or car siren.
"The referee gave a sharp blast on his whistle to halt the match."
An extremely enjoyable or exciting experience or social gathering (informal).
"Everyone had a blast at the summer music festival."
• verb
To produce or play loud, continuous music or noise.
"The neighbors began to blast rock music from their stereo on Saturday afternoon."
To blow up, break apart, or excavate something using explosives.
"Engineers had to blast a tunnel through the solid granite mountain to build the railway."
To criticize or attack someone or something fiercely and publicly.
"Environmental groups were quick to blast the committee's decision to delay the clean-air initiative."
To kick, hit, or shoot a ball or other object with great force.
"The striker managed to blast the ball past the goalkeeper into the top corner of the net."
• interjection
British Used as a mild exclamation to express annoyance, frustration, or disappointment.
"Blast! I left my umbrella on the train again."
• Rhymes for blast
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old English blæst, meaning a blowing or a breeze, from the Proto-Germanic root *blæstaz, which is related to the verb 'blow'.