blast
Third Person
blasts
Present Participle
blasting
Past Tense
blasted
Past Participle
blasted
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to violently damage or destroy something using explosives
transitive
- The demolition crew blasted the old building to make way for the new construction.
- The miners blasted through the rock to reach the valuable minerals beneath.
- The terrorists attempted to blast the bridge with dynamite.
- The military blasted the enemy's fortifications with artillery.
- The construction team blasted the bedrock to lay the foundation for the skyscraper.
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to fire a gun at someone or something
transitive
- The police officer blasted the target with a single shot.
- The guard blasted the intruder from a distance.
- The marksman blasted the bullseye, impressing everyone in the crowd.
- The sniper blasted the enemy soldier from across the field.
- The police blasted the tire of the speeding car to stop it.
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3
to play a musical instrument, typically a wind instrument, with great force or intensity, producing a loud and powerful sound
transitive
- The trumpeter blasts a fanfare to announce the arrival of the parade.
- He blasted a powerful note on the saxophone during the energetic jazz solo.
- The tuba player is currently blasting a deep bassline that reverberates throughout the concert hall.
- They have blasted their horns in unison, creating a thunderous sound in the marching band.
- The clarinetist will blast a high-pitched trill to punctuate the crescendo of the piece.
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to hit, kick, or throw a ball with great force
transitive
- He blasted the soccer ball into the net, scoring the winning goal.
- The batter blasted the baseball out of the park for a home run.
- She blasted the volleyball over the net, catching the other team off guard.
- He blasted the football across the field with a powerful kick.
- The tennis player blasted the ball past his opponent with a strong serve.
5
to damage or destroy a plant by a strong natural force
transitive
- The intense heat blasted the crops, leaving them dry and lifeless.
- A late-season frost blasted the vineyard, destroying most of the grape yield.
- The strong winds blasted the trees, stripping away their leaves.
- A sudden drought blasted the farmer’s entire harvest.
- Heavy hailstorms blasted the fruit trees, causing the fruit to rot early.
6
to harshly and strongly criticize someone or something
transitive
- The coach blasted the team for their poor performance in the game.
- She blasted the new policy, calling it unfair and ineffective.
- The critics blasted the movie for its weak storyline and bad acting.
- He was blasted in the media for his controversial remarks.
- The manager blasted the team for missing deadlines repeatedly.
7
to form a hole or space using an explosion
transitive
- The workers blasted a tunnel through the mountain for the new railway.
- Engineers blasted a large cavity in the rock to make space for the dam.
- The miners blasted a cavity to access the deeper coal deposits.
- Explosives were used to blast a hole in the side of the cliff.
- The powerful explosion blasted a deep crater in the ground.
8
to blow a strong current of air or wind onto something
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- The air conditioner blasted cold air into the room, cooling it quickly.
- The fan blasted a strong breeze, scattering the papers across the desk.
- Workers blasted hot air onto the wet paint to dry it faster.
- The rocket's engines blasted a powerful jet of air and smoke as it launched.
- The air compressor blasted air to clean the machinery.