blast

[blɑːst]

[blæst]

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blasting - blast

A blast is an intense explosion or sudden release of energy.

You might hear someone say "The fireworks lit up the sky with a massive blast" - they mean that there was a huge explosion that produced a lot of noise and light. Or, if you're watching a movie where a spaceship takes off, it might do so with a deafening blast as it speeds away from Earth.

In some cases, 'blast' can also be used in a more figurative way - like when someone says "I got a blast of energy after my morning coffee" or "The new video game is a blast to play." In these situations, the word means something exciting and enjoyable.

How common is "blast"?

Word blast is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A violent gust of wind.
A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the mouth, etc.
A hit from a pipe.
The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace
Example: many tons of iron were melted at a blast
The exhaust steam from an engine, driving a column of air out of a boiler chimney, and thus creating an intense draught through the fire; also, any draught produced by the blast.
An explosion, especially for the purpose of destroying a mass of rock, etc.
An explosive charge for blasting.
A loud, sudden sound.
A sudden, pernicious effect, as if by a noxious wind, especially on animals and plants; a blight.
A good time; an enjoyable moment.
Example: We had a blast at the party last night.
A promotional message sent to an entire mailing list.
Example: an e-mail blast; a fax blast
A flatulent disease of sheep.

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Real examples of "blasting" in context

Can You Shoot a Grenade Out of the Air? | MythBusters | Discovery

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The blasting cap inside a grenade is actually somewhat shock sensitive.

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The shotguns even kept the blasting cap from going off.

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