blast

Definition

  • noun: a mass of air that moves very quickly and forcefully
  • noun: a violent gust of wind
  • verb: to destroy, break apart, or remove (something) with an explosive
  • verb: to make a vigorous attack
  • used to express anger or annoyance
  • synonyms: blare, blight, curse

Examples

  • Human rights groups have 'blasted' the government for its treatment of political prisoners.

  • The actual construction of the road will begin after 'blasting' is completed.

  • She got a 'blast' of reality when she returned to school in the fall.

Movie quotes

  • (..) The only thing they can see down there is... This horrible creature with razor-sharp teeth! Nice parry. He has to blast his way... These fish have been searching the ocean for days on the East Australian Current. He may be on his way here right now. - That puts him in Sydney Harbour... (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo