First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1blast
noun \ˈblast\
: a mass of air that moves very quickly and forcefully
: a mass of water, gas, heat, etc., that moves very quickly and forcefully through the air
: the loud sound made by a horn or a whistle
Full Definition of BLAST
1
a : a violent gust of wind b : the effect or accompaniment (as sleet) of such a gust
2
: the sound produced by an impulsion of air through a wind instrument or whistle
3
: something resembling a gust of wind: as a : a stream of air or gas forced through a hole b : a vehement outburst c : the continuous blowing to which a charge of ore or metal is subjected in a blast furnace
4
a : a sudden pernicious influence or effect <the blast of a huge epidemic> b : a disease of plants marked by the formation of destructive lesions on leaves and inflorescences
5
a : an explosion or violent detonation b : the shock wave of an explosion c : a forceful hit (as in baseball) or shot (as in soccer or golf); especially : home run
7
: an enjoyably exciting experience, occasion, or event <I had a blast>; especially : party
— blast from the past
: a striking reminder of an earlier time : something that excites nostalgia
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Origin of BLAST
Middle English, from Old English blǣst; akin to Old High German blāst blast, blāsan to blow, Old English blāwan — more at blow
Related to BLAST
2blast
verb
: to destroy, break apart, or remove (something) with an explosive
: to create (a space or opening) with explosives
: to strongly criticize (someone or something) especially in public
Full Definition of BLAST
intransitive verb
1
: blare <music blasting from the radio>
2
: to make a vigorous attack
3
a : to use an explosive b : shoot
4
: to hit a golf ball out of a sand trap with explosive force
5
: to proceed rapidly or aggressively <blasting down the ski slope>
transitive verb
1
a : to injure by or as if by the action of wind b : blight
2
a : to shatter by or as if by an explosive b : to remove, open, or form by or as if by an explosive c : shoot
3
: to attack vigorously
4
: to cause to blast off <will blast themselves from the moon's surface>
5
: to hit vigorously and effectively <blasted a home run>
6
: to play loudly <blasting rock music on the stereo>
— blast·er noun
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First Known Use of BLAST
14th century
BLAST Defined for Kids
1blast
noun \ˈblast\
Definition of BLAST for Kids
1
: the sound made by a wind instrument <the blast of a whistle>
2
: explosion 1
3
: a strong gust of wind <icy blasts of winter>
4
: a stream of air or gas forced through an opening
5
: a very enjoyable experience <The party was a blast.>
2blast
verb
blast·edblast·ing
Definition of BLAST for Kids
1
: to break to pieces by an explosion : shatter <blast rock>
2
: to hit with great force <He blasted a home run.>
3
1shoot 2
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: to hit (someone or something) with something (as air or water) that is moving forcefully <She blasted us with water from the hose.>
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: to make a loud unpleasant sound <a television blasting>
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: to strongly criticize <He was blasted for the mistake.>
— blast off
: to take off <The rocket blasted off.>
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