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Definition blast in British English

blast verb

verb
/blɑːst/
1

to damage or destroy something with a bomb or gun

Example

A massive car bomb blasted the police headquarters.

Example

An enemy submarine blasted a huge hole in the side of the ship.

Example

It took two shots to blast the lock off the door.

Synonyms and related words
blow up explode blow apart
1.1

to destroy or move earth, rock, or metal using a series of explosions

Example

They had to blast their way through the mountainside to build the tunnel.

Example

They blasted through several metres of solid steel.

Synonyms and related words
blow up explode blow apart
1.2

to shoot a person or animal

Example

He blasted the intruders with his shotgun.

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shoot blast spray
2

to hit something with a lot of energy or force

Example

Rain blasted through the window.

Example

To clean the building they blasted it with steam.

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punch thump knock
3

if music blasts, or if it is blasted, it plays very loudly

Example

Music was blasting out from the open window.

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accompany arrange articulation
3.1

to make a loud sound with a car horn

Example

He was an impatient driver and kept blasting his horn.

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
4

to criticize someone very strongly

Example

In today's Times, the proposal is blasted as 'pathetic and inadequate'.

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage
5

to kick or hit a ball very hard

Example

Jones blasted the ball into the back of the goal.

Synonyms and related words
strike at kick play
6

used for showing that you are angry

Example

Oh blast it! I forgot to ring Laura.

Example

Blast them! They're always late!

Synonyms and related words
hell blast for heaven’s sake/sakes
Definition blast in British English