The word "blast" is versatile, used in both literal and figurative contexts. Its association with wind, explosions, and energy has made it a staple term in everyday language, as well as in scientific and industrial settings. Slang usage has further expanded its cultural relevance.
blast in English
- blast⇄blast, noun, verb.
- blast⇄expr. blast off,
a. (Informal.) to take off into flight propelled by rockets.
Ex. The spacecraft will be carefully checked before it blasts off.
b. (Slang.) to get out; go away; scram.
Ex. Either you play ball or you blast off. - blast⇄expr. in blast, in operation.
Ex. Four or five furnaces ... are in blast (Jedidiah Morse). - blast⇄expr. out of blast, not in operation; shut down.
Ex. The day when yonder furnaces are out of blast will be the day of your ruin (Harriet Martineau). - blast⇄noun blaster.
- blast⇄noun 1. a strong, sudden rush of wind or air.
Ex. We bundled up against the icy blasts of winter.
2a. the blowing of a trumpet, horn, or whistle.
Ex. His blast on the bugle made his cheeks bulge.
b. the sound made by blowing a t - blast⇄v.i. 1. to be blighted; wither; shrivel up.
2. to blow up rocks or earth with dynamite, gunpowder, or some other explosive.
3. to fly or shoot with explosive force.
Ex. Walker's speed was 3,818 m.p.h., ... as he blasted upward into bl - blast⇄v.t. 1. to blow up (rocks, earth, or minerals) with dynamite, gunpowder or other explosive.
Ex. The old building was blasted.
2a. to cause to wither; blight; destroy.
Ex. disease has blasted our grapes. (Figurative.) His conviction for
blast in Kashmiri कॉशुर
blast in Malayalam മലയാളം
Blast
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/blæst/
Definitions
- As a noun: A strong gust of wind or a sudden explosion.
- As a verb: To destroy or damage something with an explosion or strong force.
Usage Examples
- The blast from the explosion shattered all the windows in the building.
- The speakers blasted music at full volume during the party.
Etymology
From Old English "blæst," meaning "a blowing, a strong wind," related to Old Norse "blástr" and German "Blasen," meaning "to blow."
Synonyms
- Explosion
- Gust
- Detonation
Antonyms
- Calm
- Silence
- Stillness
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Explosión | [eks-plo-see-ON] |
| Hindi | विस्फोट | [vis-phoṭ] |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /blæst/
- British English: /blɑːst/
Historical Usage
The term "blast" has been used since Old English times to describe strong winds and later expanded to include explosions and loud sounds.
Cultural Nuances
In modern slang, "blast" is often used to describe an enjoyable experience, e.g., "We had a blast at the concert."