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to blast
01
to violently damage or destroy something using explosives
Transitive: to blast sth
Example
The demolition crew blasted the old building to make way for the new construction.
The miners blasted through the rock to reach the valuable minerals beneath.
02
to fire a gun at someone or something
Transitive: to blast sb/sth
Example
The police officer blasted the target with a single shot.
The guard blasted the intruder from a distance.
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
Example
The trumpeter blasts a fanfare to announce the arrival of the parade.
He blasted a powerful note on the saxophone during the energetic jazz solo.
04
to hit, kick, or throw a ball with great force
Transitive: to blast a ball somewhere
Example
He blasted the soccer ball into the net, scoring the winning goal.
The batter blasted the baseball out of the park for a home run.
05
to damage or destroy a plant by a strong natural force
Transitive: to blast a plant
Example
The intense heat blasted the crops, leaving them dry and lifeless.
A late-season frost blasted the vineyard, destroying most of the grape yield.
Example
The coach blasted the team for their poor performance in the game.
She blasted the new policy, calling it unfair and ineffective.
07
to form a hole or space using an explosion
Transitive: to blast an opening
Example
The workers blasted a tunnel through the mountain for the new railway.
Engineers blasted a large cavity in the rock to make space for the dam.
08
to blow a strong current of air or wind onto something
Transitive: to blast air or wind | to blast air or wind somewhere
Example
The air conditioner blasted cold air into the room, cooling it quickly.
The fan blasted a strong breeze, scattering the papers across the desk.
Blast
01
an explosion of something
02
a strong current of air
03
a very long fly ball
04
a sudden very loud noise
05
intense adverse criticism
06
a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
