Blast: meaning, definitions and examples

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blast

[ blɑːst ]

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explosive sound

To explode or destroy something with a sudden and powerful force.

Synonyms

burst, detonate, explode

Examples of usage

The bomb blast destroyed the entire building.
The dynamite blast could be heard from miles away.

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explosive sound

A sudden and powerful explosion or a strong gust of air or wind.

Synonyms

bang, burst, explosion

Examples of usage

We heard a loud blast coming from the fireworks display.
The blast of wind knocked over the trees.

Translations

Translations of the word "blast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosão

detonação
rajada

🇮🇳 विस्फोट

🇩🇪 Explosion

Detonation
Druckwelle

🇮🇩 ledakan

🇺🇦 вибух

детонація
залп

🇵🇱 eksplozja

detonacja
podmuch

🇯🇵 爆発 (ばくはつ)

🇫🇷 explosion

détonation
rafale

🇪🇸 explosión

detonación
ráfaga

🇹🇷 patlama

infilak
şok dalgası

🇰🇷 폭발 (pokbal)

🇸🇦 انفجار

🇨🇿 výbuch

detonace
rána

🇸🇰 výbuch

detonácia
náraz

🇨🇳 爆炸 (bàozhà)

🇸🇮 eksplozija

🇮🇸 sprenging

🇰🇿 жарылыс

🇬🇪 აფეთქება

🇦🇿 partlayış

🇲🇽 explosión

detonación
ráfaga

Word origin

The word 'blast' originated from the Old English word 'blǣst', meaning a blowing or a puff of air. Over time, the meaning of 'blast' expanded to include explosive sounds and powerful forces. The word has been used in various contexts, from describing natural phenomena like wind blasts to destructive explosions. Today, 'blast' continues to be a versatile word used to convey sudden and forceful actions or events.