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Blast

/blɑːst/

A violent gust of wind.

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📖 Definitions of "Blast"

noun

1
A violent gust of wind.
2
A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the mouth, etc.
3
A hit 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"

🔄 Synonyms of "Blast"

16 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
bangnoun	A sudden percussive noise.
shellnoun	A hard external covering of an animal.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
clapnoun	The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
blarenoun	(intransitive) To make a loud sound, especially like a trumpet.
smashverb	(colloquial) Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc).
attacknoun	An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
flaknoun	(figuratively, informal) Adverse criticism.
boomnoun	To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
nailnoun	The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
strafeverb	(intransitive, video games) To sidestep; to move sideways without turning (a core mechanic of most first-person shooters).
eruptionnoun	A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
blowupnoun	Alternative form of blow-up. [(informal) An explosion (physical or emotional).]
loud noisenoun	a sudden very loud noise
blownoun	(intransitive) To produce an air current.
gustnoun	A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Blast"

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Word	Definition
gustnoun	A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
blownoun	A strong wind.
blowupnoun	Alternative form of blow-up. [(informal) An explosion (physical or emotional).]
eruptionnoun	A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
smashnoun	(colloquial) Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc).
bangnoun	A sudden percussive noise.
strafenoun	(video games) A sideways movement without turning.
flaknoun	(figuratively, informal) Adverse criticism.
boomnoun	A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
attacknoun	An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.
clapnoun	The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
blarenoun	A loud sound.
nailnoun	The thin, horny plate at the ends of fingers and toes on humans and some other animals.
shellnoun	A hard external covering of an animal.
loud noisenoun	a sudden very loud noise
whiffnoun	A brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air; a waft.
conflagrationnoun	A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
deflagrationnoun	The act of deflagrating; an intense fire; a conflagration or explosion. Specifically, combustion that spreads subsonically via thermal conduction.
stormnoun	Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.