Definition of blast - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- The party was a blast!
2.
weatherviolent gust of wind or air
- The blast knocked over the trees.
3.
explosivesTECH. explosive charge for blastingTECH.
- The miners set a blast to clear the tunnel.
4.
soundloud, sudden sound
- A blast of the horn startled everyone.
5.
demolition forceexplosion for destruction
- The blast destroyed the old building.
6.
communicationverbal attack or criticism
- He received a blast from his boss.
7.
marketingUS promotional message to many peopleUS
- They sent a blast to all subscribers.
8.
biologyTECH. immature or undifferentiated cellTECH.
- The scientist studied the blast under a microscope.
9.
medicalTECH. disease causing withering in plantsTECH.
- The crops suffered from a blast.
Verb
1.
explosionstr./intr. create an explosiontr./intr.
- They planned to blast the old building at noon..
2.
criticismtr. criticize someone harshlytr.
- The coach blasted the team for their performance.
3.
shootingtr. US shoot with a weapontr. US
- The hero blasted the enemy with his laser gun.
4.
- He blasted his favorite song in the car.
5.
soundintr. make a loud, harsh noiseintr.
- The speakers blasted music all night.
6.
sportstr. kick or hit a ball powerfullytr.
- She blasted the ball into the net.
Interjection
1.
- Blast! That was an amazing concert!
2.
- Blast! I forgot my keys again.
3.
- Blast! I didn't see that coming.
Images of blast
explosive charge for blasting
Expressions with blast
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playing music or sound very loudly
She played her favorite song at full blast.
emit sound or music loudly
The speakers began to blast out rock music at the party..
launch with great force or energy
The fireworks blasted off into the night sky.
move quickly past something or someone
The car blasted past the finish line.
be very fun or enjoyable
The party will be a blast!
enjoy oneself greatly
We had a blast at the party last night.
at maximum power or intensity
The radio was playing at full blast.
something that brings back memories of the past
Seeing that old toy was a real blast from the past.
expresses excitement or enjoyment about an event
What a blast that concert was!
explosion caused by a bomb
The bomb blast damaged several buildings in the area.
sudden very cold wind or air
An icy blast hit us as we opened the door.
shoot repeatedly and rapidly
The soldiers began to blast away at the enemy.
be very entertaining and fun at social events
She is always a blast at parties, making everyone laugh.
attack enemies with intense shooting
In the game, you need to blast 'em up quickly.
played at a high volume
The music was on blast at the party.
violent explosion caused by the detonation of a nuclear weapon
The test created a massive nuclear blast visible from many kilometers away.
cleaning process using high-speed blast of abrasive material on surfaces
The steel beams underwent blast cleaning before receiving their protective coating.
tall smelter where ore and fuel combine, air is blown in
The plant used a blast furnace to extract iron from ore.
shock wave from an explosion
The blast wave shattered windows several blocks away..
strong air from a jet engine
The workers felt the jet blast as the plane took off.
home run with no runners on base
He hit a solo blast in the ninth inning.
undifferentiated or immature cell
The bone marrow contains many blast cells.
equipment that quickly cools food to a safe temperature
The restaurant uses a blast chiller for food safety.
gas made in a blast furnace during iron smelting
Blast furnace gas is collected during iron production.
Origin of blast
Old English, blæst (blow)
Terms with blast included in their meaning
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physical
create an opening in something using a strong blast or explosion
workplace signal
whistle at a plant used to mark shifts, creating a loud blast
blast debris
fragments from an exploding shell or bomb
metaphorical
sudden and powerful impact like a nuclear blast
terror attack
homemade blast weapon using sealed metal tube packed with energetic powder
safety tactical
deliberate blast set off safely, often for tactical reasons
safety
sudden blast from dust catching fire in air
military
nuclear weapon causing high radiation but little blast damage
metal production
crude iron from a blast furnace, usually in brittle blocks
explosive weapon
bomb spreading fuel then igniting it for a huge blast
ironwork
worker in charge of a blast furnace
metallurgy
interior lining in a blast furnace
smoke
large rounded explosion cloud that rises after a blast
metallurgy
the lower part of a blast furnace
blast physics
ability of detonation energy to shatter or fragment solid matter
dull blast
sound of a muffled explosion
military
bomb with a huge blast effect
mining gear
cord with reactive core that triggers a blast
blast furnace
pipe directing hot gases in a blast furnace
acr: fuel-air explosion
blast caused by mixing fuel and air
video games
blast an opponent into pieces in a game
industry
sudden violent blast happening inside an underground place where minerals are taken
military
sudden violent blast caused by an explosive device buried in ground or water
acr: Massive Ordnance Air Blast
large bomb designed for big explosions
Examples of blast in a sentence
We had a blast at the amusement park. A sudden blast shattered the windows. The blast was strong enough to lift the roof. The blast from the fireworks was deafening. A blast was heard miles away from the quarry. The blast from the fireworks echoed through the night.
A sudden blast from the speakers made us jump. The blast echoed through the valley. A blast was heard miles away from the site. The article was a blast against the new policy. She faced a blast from the critics. A blast was sent to promote the new product. The company issued a blast about the upcoming sale. The blast cells were crucial in the study. Researchers focused on the blast to understand development. The orchard was devastated by a sudden blast. Farmers fear the spread of blast in the region. The workers will blast the rock to clear the path. They used dynamite to blast through the mountain. The manager blasted the employee for missing the deadline. Critics blasted the movie for its lack of originality. The soldier blasted the target during training. He blasted the cans with his shotgun. The DJ blasted the tunes at the party. She blasted the speakers during the concert. A car horn blasted outside the window. The stadium speakers blasted before kickoff. He blasted the ball over the fence. The player blasted the ball with incredible force. Blast! That was a thrilling ride! Blast! I can't believe we won the game! Blast! The printer is jammed again. Blast! I missed the bus. Blast! I left my keys inside. Blast! That was a close call.
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- French:super moment, faire exploser, ...
- German:Knaller, sprengen, ...
- Italian:spasso, far saltare, ...
- Spanish:diversión, volar, ...
- Portuguese:estouro, explodir, ...
- Chinese:狂欢, 炸毁, ...
- Japanese:楽しいこと, 爆破する, ...
- Arabic:وقت ممتع, فَجَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:כֵּיף, לְפַצֵּץ, ...
- Russian:взрыв, взрывать, ...
- Ukrainian:клас, підірвати, ...
- Hindi:मज़ेदार अनुभव, विस्फोट करना, ...
Definition of BLAST - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Basic Local Alignment Search ToolTECH. tool for finding DNA or protein sequencesTECH.
- Scientists use BLAST to find gene sequences.
- Researchers rely on BLAST for protein analysis.
- BLAST helps in comparing nucleotide sequences efficiently.
Origin of BLAST
Greek blastos (germ, bud)
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- Italian:BLAST, ...
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- Portuguese:BLAST, ...
- Chinese:BLAST, ...
- Japanese:BLAST, ...
- Arabic:بلاست, ...
- Hebrew:כְּלִי לְחִיפּוּשׂ הַתְאָמּוֹת בִּרְצָפִים בִּיּוֹלוֹגִיִּים, ...
- Russian:BLAST, ...
- Ukrainian:БЛАСТ, ...
- Hindi:अनुक्रम खोज उपकरण, ...
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