Толковый словарь английского языка - 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