Definition of 'blast'

Noun

1. a very long fly ball
2. a sudden very loud noise
      Synonyms: bang clap eruption bam
3. a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"
      Synonyms: gust blow
4. an explosion (as of dynamite)
5. a highly pleasurable or exciting experience; "we had a good time at the party"; "celebrating after the game was a blast"
      Synonyms: good time
6. intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"
      Synonyms: fire attack flak flack

Verb

1. make a strident sound; "She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone"
      Synonyms: blare
2. hit hard; "He smashed a 3-run homer"
      Synonyms: smash nail boom
3. use explosives on; "The enemy has been shelling us all day"
      Synonyms: shell

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