Definition of "blast" in Anglais

noun

1. A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).

2. A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the tuyeres of a blast furnace, a person's mouth, etc.

3. A hit of a recreational drug from a pipe.

4. The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace.

   • Many tons of iron were melted at a blast.

5. The exhaust steam from an engine, driving a column of air out of a boiler chimney, and thus creating an intense draught through the fire; also, any draught produced by the blast.

6. An explosion, especially for the purpose of destroying a mass of rock, etc.

   • arc blast

7. A verbal attack or punishment; a severe criticism or reprimand.

   • My manager gave me a blast yesterday for coming in late.

8. An explosive charge for blasting.

   • 1852-1854, Charles Tomlinson, Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts Large blasts are often used.

9. (countable) A loud, sudden sound.

10. (uncountable, broadcasting) Unwanted noise from a microphone.

11. A sudden pernicious effect, as if by a noxious wind, especially on animals and plants; a blight.

12. (figuratively, informal) A good time; an enjoyable moment.

    • We had a blast at the party last night.

13. (marketing) A promotional message sent to an entire mailing list.

    • an e-mail blast; a fax blast

14. A flatulent disease of sheep.

15. (bodybuilding, slang) A period of full dosage of PEDs as opposed to a period of reduced intake.

    • blast and cruise

verb

1. (transitive) To make an impression on, by making a loud blast or din.

2. (intransitive) To make a loud noise.

3. (transitive, informal) To play (music) very loudly out of a speaker.

4. (transitive) To shatter, as if by an explosion.

5. (transitive) To open up a hole in, usually by means of a sudden and imprecise method (such as an explosion).

   • Blast right through it.

6. (transitive) To curse; to damn.

   • Blast it! Foiled again.

7. (transitive, science fiction) To shoot, especially with an energy weapon (as opposed to one which fires projectiles).