blasting
Meaning
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present participle and gerund of blast
Synonyms
blow in
explosive blast
wheelabrating
air-blast
blast cleaning
blow wash
grit blast
ball blasting
ball-shooting
furnace blast
air-blasting
blast air
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Etymology
From Middle English blastynge, equivalent to blast + ing (present participle ending).
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blast
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- A violent gust of wind.
- A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the mouth, etc.
- A hit of a recreational drug from a pipe.
- The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace.
- The exhaust steam from an engine, driving a column of air out of a boiler chimney, and thus creating an intense draught through the fire; also, any draught produced by the blast.
- An explosion, especially for the purpose of destroying a mass of rock, etc.
- A verbal attack or punishment; a severe criticism or reprimand.
- An explosive charge for blasting.
- A loud, sudden sound.
- A sudden, pernicious effect, as if by a noxious wind, especially on animals and plants; a blight.
- (informal) A good time; an enjoyable moment.
- A promotional message sent to an entire mailing list.
- A flatulent disease of sheep.
- (slang) A period of full dosage of PEDs as opposed to a period of reduced intake.
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