English dictionary
blast
/bl/&/st/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a very long fly ball
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a sudden very loud noise
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a strong current of air
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an explosion (as of dynamite)
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a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
ExamplesCelebrating after the game was a blast.
Synonyms good timeSource: WordNet 3.0
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intense adverse criticism
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A violent gust of wind.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make a strident sound
ExamplesShe tended to blast when speaking into a microphone.
Synonyms blareSource: WordNet 3.0
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hit hard
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use explosives on
Synonyms shellSource: WordNet 3.0
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apply a draft or strong wind to to
ExamplesThe air conditioning was blasting cold air at us.
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create by using explosives
ExamplesBlast a passage through the mountain.
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make with or as if with an explosion
ExamplesBlast a tunnel through the Alps.
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fire a shot
ExamplesThe gunman blasted away.
Synonyms shootSource: WordNet 3.0
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criticize harshly or violently
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shatter as if by explosion
Synonyms knock downSource: WordNet 3.0
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shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
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To injure, as by a noxious wind; to cause to wither; to stop or check the growth of, and prevent from fruit-bearing, by some pernicious influence; to blight; to shrivel.
Source: webster1913
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To be blighted or withered; as, the bud <i>blasted</i> in the blossom.
Source: webster1913