/
blɑːst/
n.
     - a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion.
 - a strong gust of wind or air. 
▸a strong current of air used in smelting.
 - a single loud note of a horn or whistle.
 - informal a severe reprimand.
 - N. Amer. informal an enjoyable experience or lively party.
 
v.
       - blow up or break apart with explosives.
 - 
(blast off)
 (of a rocket or spacecraft) take off from a launching site.
 - produce loud continuous music or noise.
 - informal criticize fiercely.
 - kick or strike (a ball) hard.
 - literary (of wind) wither or shrivel (a plant).
 - strike with divine anger (used as a curse):
 damn and blast this awful place!
 
exclam.
 informal expressing annoyance.
Phrase
- 
(at)
 full blast
 at maximum power or intensity. 
Derivative
Etymology
OE blæst, of Gmc origin; rel. to blaze3.