blast

noun

  1. 1

    a very long fly ball

  2. 2

    intense adverse criticism

    Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party

    the government has come under attack

  3. 3

    a highly pleasurable or exciting experience

    we had a good time at the party

    celebrating after the game was a blast

  4. 4

    a sudden very loud noise

  5. 5

    an explosion (as of dynamite)

  6. 6

    a strong current of air

    the tree was bent almost double by the gust

verb

  1. 1

    shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly

  2. 2

    shatter as if by explosion

  3. 3

    criticize harshly or violently

    The press savaged the new President

    The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage

  4. 4

    fire a shot

    the gunman blasted away

  5. 5

    use explosives on

    The enemy has been shelling us all day

  6. 6

    hit hard

    He smashed a 3-run homer

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