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to blast
01
to violently damage or destroy something using explosives
Transitive: to blast sth
Examples
The demolition crew blasted the old building to make way for the new construction.
02
to fire a gun at someone or something
Transitive: to blast sb/sth
Examples
The police officer blasted the target with a single shot.
03
to play a musical instrument, typically a wind instrument, with great force or intensity, producing a loud and powerful sound
Transitive: to blast a musical instrument or tune
Examples
The trumpeter blasts a fanfare to announce the arrival of the parade.
04
to hit, kick, or throw a ball with great force
Transitive: to blast a ball somewhere
Examples
He blasted the soccer ball into the net, scoring the winning goal.
05
to damage or destroy a plant by a strong natural force
Transitive: to blast a plant
Examples
The intense heat blasted the crops, leaving them dry and lifeless.
Examples
The coach blasted the team for their poor performance in the game.
07
to form a hole or space using an explosion
Transitive: to blast an opening
Examples
The workers blasted a tunnel through the mountain for the new railway.
08
to blow a strong current of air or wind onto something
Transitive: to blast air or wind | to blast air or wind somewhere
Examples
The air conditioner blasted cold air into the room, cooling it quickly.
Blast
01
a sudden and violent release of energy, producing an explosion
Examples
The demolition team set off a controlled blast.
02
a strong gust or current of air
Examples
A blast of cold wind hit us as we stepped outside.
03
a long fly ball hit forcefully during a game
Examples
He hit a blast to left field that cleared the fence.
04
a sudden, extremely loud noise
Examples
A blast from the fireworks startled the neighborhood.
05
intense, often public, criticism
Examples
The editor received a blast from reviewers over factual errors.
06
an event or experience that is highly enjoyable or exciting
Examples
We had a blast at the concert last night.
