blasting
ˈblæstɪŋ
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Definition of blasting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
soundextremely loud and penetrating
  • The blasting music kept everyone awake all night.
deafening thunderous
2.
destructioncausing damage or destruction suddenly
  • The blasting storm left the town in ruins.
destructive devastating explosive

Noun

1.
harsh criticismintense criticism or condemnation
  • His blasting of the new policy did not go unnoticed at the meeting..
condemnation criticism rebuke
2.
miningTECH.planned explosion, as in miningTECH.
  • Blasting is scheduled for tomorrow at the quarry.
detonation explosion
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Expressions with blasting

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small tube with explosive substance for detonation
The workers used a blasting cap to detonate the dynamite.
highly explosive gel used in mining and construction
Blasting gelatin is used to break rocks in mining.
abrasive cleaning using metal shot
Shot blasting is essential for preparing metal surfaces.

Origin of blasting

Middle English, blast (blow) + -ing (action)

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explosives
explosive mixture used in guns and blasting
explosives
explosive charge for blasting
mining
explosive charge used in blasting
mining
piece of unbroken rock in blasting
construction
workman who uses explosives for blasting tasks
military materials
moldable plastic blasting material, valued for safety and reliability
explosives
quantity of dynamite used for blasting
metalworking
hardening a metal surface by hammering or blasting with shot

Examples of blasting in a sentence

  • His blasting voice echoed through the auditorium.
  • The blasting explosion shattered windows miles away.
  • Blasting winds tore through the coastal town.
  • The article received a blasting from critics.
  • Her blasting of the movie was unexpected.
  • The blasting caused the ground to shake violently.

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  1. French:assourdissant, critique virulente, ...
  2. German:dröhnend, scharfe Kritik, ...
  3. Italian:assordante, condanna severa, ...
  4. Spanish:atronador, crítica feroz, ...
  5. Portuguese:ensurdecedor, crítica contundente, ...
  6. Chinese:震耳欲聋, 强烈批评, ...
  7. Japanese:爆音の, 激しい非難, ...
  8. Arabic:صاخِب, تَنْدِيد شَدِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַרְעִישׁ, בִּיקוֹרֶת, ...
  10. Russian:громкий, суровое осуждение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гучний, суворе засудження, ...
  12. Hindi:कानफोड़ू, कड़ी आलोचना, ...
blast
blæst

Definition of blast - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
funUSenjoyable or thrilling experienceUS
  • The party was a blast!
excitement thrill
2.
weatherviolent gust of wind or air
  • The blast knocked over the trees.
gale squall
3.
explosivesTECH.explosive charge for blastingTECH.
  • The miners set a blast to clear the tunnel.
charge detonation explosive

Verb

1.
explosionstr./intr.create an explosiontr./intr.
  • They planned to blast the old building at noon..
blow up detonate explode
2.
criticismtr.criticize someone harshlytr.
  • The coach blasted the team for their performance.
condemn criticize denounce
3.
shootingtr.USshoot with a weapontr.US
  • The hero blasted the enemy with his laser gun.
fire shoot

Interjection

1.
emotionexpressing excitement or enthusiasm
  • Blast! That was an amazing concert!
hooray wow
2.
annoyanceUKexpressing annoyance or frustrationUK
  • Blast! I forgot my keys again.
bother damn drat
3.
surpriseexpressing surprise or shock
  • Blast! I didn't see that coming.
gosh wow
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    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.

Origin of blast

Old English, blæst (blow)

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.

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  1. French:super moment, faire exploser, ...
  2. German:Knaller, sprengen, ...
  3. Italian:spasso, far saltare, ...
  4. Spanish:diversión, volar, ...
  5. Portuguese:estouro, explodir, ...
  6. Chinese:狂欢, 炸毁, ...
  7. Japanese:楽しいこと, 爆破する, ...
  8. Arabic:وقت ممتع, فَجَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כֵּיף, לְפַצֵּץ, ...
  10. Russian:взрыв, взрывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клас, підірвати, ...
  12. Hindi:मज़ेदार अनुभव, विस्फोट करना, ...
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