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Word: Blast
Speech Type: Noun
Old English blǣst, of Germanic origin; related to blaze
blɑːst
a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion
Short Definition:destructive wave from explosion
Examples:- they were thrown backwards by the blast
a strong gust of wind or air
Short Definition:strong gust
Examples:- the icy blast hit them
a single loud note of a horn, whistle, or similar
Short Definition:loud note of horn etc.
Examples:- a blast of the ship's siren
a severe reprimand
Short Definition:severe reprimand
Examples:- I braced myself for the inevitable blast
an enjoyable experience or lively party
Short Definition:enjoyable experience
Examples:- it could turn out to be a real blast
Word: Blast
Speech Type: Verb
blɑːst
blow up or break apart (something solid) with explosives
Short Definition:blow up
Examples:- the school was blasted by an explosion
be very loud; make a loud noise
Short Definition:make loud noise
Examples:- music was blasting from the speakers
- fierce techno riffs blasted out from the sound system
kick or strike (a ball) hard
Short Definition:kick ball hard
Examples:- the striker blasted the free kick into the net
criticize fiercely
Short Definition:criticize
Examples:- the school was blasted by government inspectors
(of a wind or other natural force) wither, shrivel, or blight (a plant)
Short Definition:wither or blight
Examples:- corn blasted before it be grown up
Word: Blast
Speech Type: Interjection
blɑːst
expressing annoyance
Short Definition:exclamation
Examples:- ‘Blast! The car won't start!’
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