BLAST

I. noun see: blow Date: before 12th century 1. a violent gust of wind, the effect or accompaniment (as sleet) of such a gust, the sound produced by an impulsion of air through a wind instrument or whistle, something resembling a gust of wind: as, a stream of air or gas forced through a hole, a vehement outburst, the continuous blowing to which a charge of ore or metal is subjected in a ~ furnace, 4. a sudden pernicious influence or effect , a disease of plants marked by the formation of destructive lesions on leaves and inflorescences, 5. an explosion or violent detonation, the shock wave of an explosion, a forceful hit (as in baseball) or shot (as in soccer or golf), speed , capacity , operation , an enjoyably exciting experience, occasion, or event , II. verb Date: 14th century intransitive verb blare , to make a vigorous attack, 3. to use an explosive, shoot , to hit a golf ball out of a sand trap with explosive force, to proceed rapidly or aggressively , transitive verb 1. to injure by or as if by the action of wind, blight , 2. to shatter by or as if by an explosive, to remove, open, or form by or as if by an explosive, shoot , to attack vigorously, to cause to ~ off , to hit vigorously and effectively , to play loudly , ~er noun