blast — a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion
Pronunciation (IPA): /blæst/
Korean meaning: 폭발, 강한 바람
Korean pronunciation: **블**래스트
Example Sentences
- The music was so loud it felt like a blast from a rocket launch!
- She had a blast at the party last night.
- The teacher will blast you if you don't do your homework!
blast
NOUN//blæst//
a destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion
A massive blast erupts at the construction site as engineers detonate the old building.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'blastr' meaning a gust of wind or breath, related to the verb 'blása' meaning to blow. The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
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📝Examples
“The music was so loud it felt like a blast from a rocket launch!”
“She had a blast at the party last night.”
“The teacher will blast you if you don't do your homework!”
“The rocket blasted off into space successfully.”
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