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-blast
(word root) budExamples of words with the root -blast: ectoblast
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blast
(blăst)n.
1.
a. A very strong gust of wind or air.
b. The effect of such a gust.
2. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5. Botany Any of several plant diseases of diverse causes, resulting in sudden death of buds, flowers, foliage, or young fruits.
6. A destructive or damaging influence.
7. A powerful hit, blow, or shot.
8. A violent verbal assault or outburst: The candidate leveled a blast at her opponent.
9. Slang A highly exciting or pleasurable experience or event, such as a big party.
v. blast·ed, blast·ing, blasts
v.tr.
1. To knock down or shatter by explosion; smash.
2. To play or sound loudly: The amplifiers blasted the music.
3.
a. To cause to move with great force; hurl: The volcanic eruption blasted rock far and wide.
b. To make or open by explosion: blast a tunnel through the mountains.
4.
a. To shoot or destroy by shooting: fighter jets trying to blast each other out of the sky.
b. Sports To hit, kick, or shoot (a ball or puck) with great force.
5. To have a harmful or destructive effect on: a loss that blasted our hopes of making the playoffs.
6. To criticize or attack vigorously: blasted the mayor for hypocrisy.
7. To cause to shrivel, wither, or mature imperfectly by blast or blight: crops that were blasted by frost.
v.intr.
Phrasal Verb: 1. To use or detonate explosives.
2. To emit a loud, intense sound; blare: speakers blasting at full volume.
3. To discharge a weapon. especially repeatedly; shoot: blasted away at the target.
4. To attack someone or something verbally; criticize.
5. To move with great speed or power: a motorcycle blasting down the road.
6. Electronics To distort sound recording or transmission by overloading a microphone or loudspeaker.
7. To wither or shrivel or mature imperfectly.
blast off
Idiom: To take off, as a rocket.
full blast
At full speed, volume, or capacity: turned the radio up full blast.
blast′er n.
Synonyms: blast, blight, dash1, wither, wreck
These verbs mean to have a pernicious, destructive, or ruinous effect on something: actions that blasted any chance for peace; a neighborhood blighted by poverty; ambitions dashed by lack of funds; a harsh critique that withered their enthusiasm; a life wrecked by depression.
These verbs mean to have a pernicious, destructive, or ruinous effect on something: actions that blasted any chance for peace; a neighborhood blighted by poverty; ambitions dashed by lack of funds; a harsh critique that withered their enthusiasm; a life wrecked by depression.
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blast
(blɑːst)n
1. an explosion, as of dynamite
2. (General Physics)
a. the rapid movement of air away from the centre of an explosion, combustion of rocket fuel, etc
b. a wave of overpressure caused by an explosion; shock wave
3. the charge of explosive used in a single explosion
4. a sudden strong gust of wind or air
5. a sudden loud sound, as of a trumpet
6. a violent verbal outburst, as of criticism
7. a forcible jet or stream of air, esp one used to intensify the heating effect of a furnace, increase the draught in a steam engine, or break up coal at a coalface
8. (Biology) any of several diseases of plants and animals, esp one producing withering in plants
9. slang US a very enjoyable or thrilling experience: the party was a blast.
10. full blast at full blast at maximum speed, volume, etc
interj
slang an exclamation of annoyance (esp in phrases such as blast it! and blast him!)
vb
11. to destroy or blow up with explosives, shells, etc
12. to make or cause to make a loud harsh noise
13. (tr) to remove, open, etc, by an explosion: to blast a hole in a wall.
14. (tr) to ruin; shatter: the rain blasted our plans for a picnic.
15. to wither or cause to wither; blight or be blighted
16. to criticize severely
17. to shoot or shoot at: he blasted the hat off her head; he blasted away at the trees.
[Old English blǣst, related to Old Norse blāstr]
ˈblaster n
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blast
(blæst, blɑst)n.
1. a sudden and violent gust of wind.
2. the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc.
3. a loud, sudden sound or noise: a harsh blast from the radio.
4. a forcible stream of air from the mouth, bellows, or the like.
5.
a. air forced into a furnace by a blower to increase the rate of combustion.
b. a jet of steam directed up a smokestack, as of a steam locomotive, to increase draft.
6. a forceful throw, hit, etc.: a blast down to third base.
7. Slang. something that gives great pleasure, esp. a party.
8. a vigorous outburst of criticism; attack.
9. the charge explosive used at one firing in blasting operations.
10. the act of exploding; explosion.
11. any pernicious or destructive influence, esp. on animals or plants; a blight.
12. the sudden death of buds, flowers, or young fruit.
v.t. 13. to make a loud noise on; blow: to blast a horn.
14. to cause to shrivel or wither.
15. to ruin; destroy.
16. to shatter by or as if by an explosion.
17. to make, form, or open up by blasting: to blast a tunnel.
18. to curse; damn: Blast it, there's the phone again!
19. to criticize vigorously; denounce.
20. to hit or propel with great force.
21. to shoot.
v.i. 22. to produce a loud, blaring sound.
23. to shoot.
24. to use or detonate explosives, as a charge of dynamite.
25. blast off,
Idioms: a. (of a self-propelled rocket) to leave a launch pad.
b. (of an astronaut) to travel aloft in a rocket.
(at) full blast, at maximum capacity; at or with full volume or speed.
[before 1000; Middle English; Old English blǣst a blowing]
blast′er, n.
blast′y, adj.
syn: See wind1.
-blast
var. of blasto- as a final element: ectoblast.
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blast
The brief and rapid movement of air, vapor or fluid away from a center of outward pressure, as in an explosion or in the combustion of rocket fuel; the pressure accompanying this movement. This term is commonly used for "explosion," but the two terms may be distinguished.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
Blast
a company of hunters, 1486 [a pun on the blast of the hunter’s horn].Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
blast
Past participle: blasted
Gerund: blasting
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| Noun | 1. |  blast - a very long fly ball baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!" |
| 2. |  blast - a sudden very loud noise noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" water hammer - the banging sound of steam in pipes | |
| 3. |  blast - a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"bluster - a violent gusty wind sandblast - a blast of wind laden with sand air current, current of air, wind - air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere" | |
| 4. |  blast - an explosion (as of dynamite) blowup, detonation, explosion - a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction bomb blast - the explosion of a bomb | |
| 5. |  blast - a highly pleasurable or exciting experience; "we had a good time at the party"; "celebrating after the game was a blast"experience - an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention" | |
| 6. | blast - intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak" criticism, unfavorable judgment - disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" | |
| Verb | 1. |  blast - make a strident sound; "She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone" |
| 2. |  blast - hit hard; "He smashed a 3-run homer"hit - deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; "He hit her hard in the face" | |
| 3. |  blast - use explosives on; "The enemy has been shelling us all day"crump - bombard with heavy shells | |
| 4. |  blast - apply a draft or strong wind to to; "the air conditioning was blasting cold air at us"blow - cause air to go in, on, or through; "Blow my hair dry" | |
| 5. | blast - create by using explosives; "blast a passage through the mountain" | |
| 6. |  blast - make with or as if with an explosion; "blast a tunnel through the Alps"cut - form by probing, penetrating, or digging; "cut a hole"; "cut trenches"; "The sweat cut little rivulets into her face" | |
| 7. |  blast - fire a shot; "the gunman blasted away"blaze, blaze away - shoot rapidly and repeatedly; "He blazed away at the men" overshoot - shoot beyond or over (a target) sharpshoot, snipe - aim and shoot with great precision gun - shoot with a gun pump - deliver forth; "pump bullets into the dummy" | |
| 8. | blast - criticize harshly or violently; "The press savaged the new President"; "The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage" criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" | |
| 9. | blast - shatter as if by explosion | |
| 10. | blast - shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly shrink, shrivel, shrivel up, wither - wither, as with a loss of moisture; "The fruit dried and shriveled" |
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blast
noun
1. explosion, crash, burst, discharge, blow-up, eruption, detonation 250 people were killed in the blast.
3. gust, rush, storm, breeze, puff, gale, flurry, tempest, squall, strong breeze Blasts of cold air swept down from the mountains.
4. blare, blow, scream, trumpet, wail, resound, clamour, hoot, toot, honk, clang, peal The buzzer suddenly responded in a long blast of sound.
5. reprimand, talking-to (informal), lecture, wigging (Brit. slang), censure, rebuke, reproach, ticking-off (informal), dressing-down (informal), telling-off (informal), admonition, tongue-lashing, reproof, castigation, flea in the ear (informal), reprehension Cricket: Blast for Ormerod.
verb
1. blow up, bomb, destroy, burst, ruin, break up, explode, shatter, demolish, rupture, dynamite, put paid to, raze to the ground, blow sky-high The explosion blasted out the external supporting wall.
2. hit, kill, shoot, plug (slang), blow away (slang, chiefly U.S.), gun down, open fire on, zap (slang), pick off, mow down, put a bullet in, pump full of lead (slang) A son blasted his father to death.
blast away
1. open fire, shoot, shell, pull the trigger The men pulled out pistols and began blasting away.
blast off launch, take off, lift off, take to the air, become airborne It is set to blast off on Wednesday.
blast out blast, scream, boom, roar, trumpet, sound out loudspeakers blasting out essential tourist facts
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blast
noun3. A violent release of confined energy, usually accompanied by a loud sound and shock waves:
4. Slang. A big, exuberant party:
1. To release or cause to release energy suddenly and violently, especially with a loud noise:
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Translations
اِنْفِجارانْفِجارنَفْخَةٌ، تَصْفيرَةُ بوقهَبَّةٌ، عَصْفَةٌيَضِجُّ، يُدَوّي
výbuchvyřvávatzadutízávanodstřelit
eksplosiontudenblæstdrøne
räjähdysräjähtääsortuatuulenpuuskapuuska
eksplozija
af fullum kraftiblástur, hvellurrifna af, tætast afsprengingvindhviîa
爆発
폭발
aukštakrosnėgūsisnuplėštipakiltišaižus garsas
brāzmagrandētplūsmapūtienssagraut
eksplozijapiskanjerazstrelitisunektrobljenje
explosion
การระเบิด
patlamapatlatmaksert rüzgâr akımıyüksek perdeden çalmakyükses ses
vụ nổ lớn
blast
[blɑːst]A. N
1. [of air, steam, wind] → ráfaga f; [of sand, water] → chorro m
(at) full blast (fig) → a toda marcha
(at) full blast (fig) → a toda marcha
2. (= sound) [of whistle etc] → toque m; [of bomb] → explosión f
at each blast of the trumpet → a cada trompetazo
at each blast of the trumpet → a cada trompetazo
B. VT
1. (= tear apart) (with explosives) → volar; (by lightning) → derribar (Mil) → bombardear
to blast open → abrir con carga explosiva
to blast open → abrir con carga explosiva
3. (= shoot) → pegar un tiro a, abrir fuego contra
4. (= criticize) [+ person] → emprenderla con; [+ film, novel, report] → poner por los suelos
5. (Sport) [+ ball] → estrellar
6. (= send out) [+ air, water] → lanzar
E. CPD blast furnace N → alto horno m
blast away
A. VT + ADV [+ rocks etc] → volar, quitar con explosivos
B. VI + ADV [gun] → seguir disparando
they were blasting away at the town → seguían bombardeando el pueblo
they were blasting away at the town → seguían bombardeando el pueblo
blast off VI + ADV [spacecraft] → despegar
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
blast
[ˈblɑːst] n
it was a blast from the past (= brought back memories) → ça m'a ramené des années en arrière
[whistle, horn] → coup m
at full blast, full blast adv (= at maximum) [music, radio] → à plein volume; [heating] → au maximum
vt
[+ rock] → faire sauter, faire exploser
(= propel) → propulser
to blast a hole in sth → faire un trou dans qch
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
blast
n
→ Windstoß m; (of hot air) → Schwall m; a blast of wind → ein Windstoß; an icy blast → ein eisiger Wind; a blast from the past (inf) → eine Erinnerung an vergangene Zeiten
(= sound, of trumpets) → Geschmetter nt, → Schmettern nt; (of foghorn) → Tuten nt; the ship gave a long blast on its foghorn → das Schiff ließ sein Nebelhorn ertönen; to blow a blast on the bugle → auf dem Horn blasen
(= noise, explosion) → Explosion f; (= shock wave) → Druckwelle f; to get the full blast of somebody’s anger → jds Wut in voller Wucht abkriegen
(in quarrying etc) → Sprengladung f
(of furnace) → (Blas)wind m; with the radio/heating on (at) full blast → mit dem Radio/der Heizung voll aufgedreht
vt
(= shoot with gun) → schießen auf (+acc); (= shoot dead) → erschießen; the police blasted their way in → die Polizei hat sich den Weg ins Haus frei geschossen or (with explosives) → frei gebombt
vi (in quarry) → sprengen
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blast
[blɑːst]1. n
b. (sound, of trumpet) → squillo; (of car horn, siren) → colpo
(at) full blast (radio) → a tutto volume
(at) full blast (radio) → a tutto volume
c. (of explosion) → spostamento d'aria; (noise) → esplosione f
2. vt (strike, with explosives) → far saltare; (by lightning) → bruciare (fig) (hopes, future) → distruggere
blast away vi + adv
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
blast
(blaːst) noun1. a strong, sudden stream (of air). a blast of cold air.
2. a loud sound. a blast on the horn.
3. an explosion. the blast from a bomb.
verb1. to tear (apart etc) by an explosion. The door was blasted off its hinges.
2. (often with out) to come or be sent out, very loudly. Music (was being) blasted out from the radio.
ˈblasting noun in mining etc, the breaking up of rock etc by explosives.
blast furnace noun a furnace for melting iron ore using blasts of hot air.
at full blast at full power, speed etc. He had the radio going at full blast (= as loud as possible).
blast off (of rockets, spacecraft etc) to take off and start to rise ( ˈblast-off) nounKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
blast
→ اِنْفِجار výbuch eksplosion Explosion ριπή explosión, onda expansiva räjähdys explosion eksplozija esplosione 爆発 폭발 ontploffing eksplosjon wybuch explosão взрыв explosion การระเบิด patlama vụ nổ lớn 爆炸Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009