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BLAST

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Blast.

How to pronounce blast:

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Blast - as a noun

A very long fly ball

A sudden very loud noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bam7clap8eruption10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
noise5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strong current of air

Example: "The tree was bent almost double by the gust"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gust5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
air currentcurrent of airwind8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An explosion (as of dynamite)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blowup13detonation11explosion18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A highly pleasurable or exciting experience

Example: "We had a good time at the party"

Intense adverse criticism

Example: "Clinton directed his fire at the republican party"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12fire7flack14flak11

Blast - as a verb

Make a strident sound

Example: "She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blare7

Hit with great force

Example: "He smashed a 3-run homer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boom8nail4smash10

Use explosives on

Example: "The enemy has been shelling us all day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shell8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bomb10bombard14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Apply a draft or strong wind to to

Example: "The air conditioning was blasting cold air at us"

Create by using explosives

Example: "Blast a passage through the mountain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shell8

Make with or as if with an explosion

Example: "Blast a tunnel through the alps"

Fire a shot; release

Example: "The gunman blasted away"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shoot8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge16fire7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Criticize harshly or violently

Example: "The press savaged the new president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crucify17pillory12savage10

Shatter as if by explosion

Shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly

Blast - as an interjection

(chiefly british) to show displeasure; damn

Example Sentences

"The explosion created a deafening blast."
"The kids had a blast at the amusement park."
"The bomb squad successfully diffused the blast."
"I felt a sudden blast of cold air as I opened the door."
"He fired the gun, causing a loud blast."
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Word Game Points

Is BLAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blast is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLAST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BLAST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blast is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLAST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BLAST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blast is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLAST has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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