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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.