blast

¹blast

noun \ˈblast\

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

6

: speed, capacity, operation <go full blast> <in full blast>

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

Examples of BLAST

1. She opened the door and felt a cold blast.
2. He was hit by a blast of water from the hose.
3. The driver gave a long blast on his horn.
4. the blast of the factory whistle
5. The bomb blast killed eight people.

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to BLAST

Synonyms: bang, clap, boom, crack, crash, pop, report, slam, smash, snap, thunderclap, thwack, whack, whomp, whump

Antonyms: implosion

Related Words: thunk, wham; clang, clangor, clank, clash; knock, rap, tap; blare, clamor, howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar

see all synonyms and antonyms

[+]more[-]hide

Rhymes with BLAST

bast, cast, clast, fast, gast, ghast, last, mast, Nast, past, vast