an explosion or violent detonation

a violent wave of increased atmospheric pressure produced by such an explosion or detonation

a stream of air or gas forced through a hole

the continuous draught forced through a blast furnace

a sudden pernicious influence or effect

a plant disease that causes withering

to use an explosive

to shoot

to shatter, remove, or open (something) with an explosive or in any similar way

They blasted a new course for the stream

to destroy (hopes, etc)

to denounce vigorously

Judge blasts police methods

to curse or damn (somebody or something)

to hit (e.g. a ball) vigorously and effectively

to defeat (e.g. an opponent) decisively

They blasted the home team six-nil