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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024blast•off /ˈblæstˌɔf, -ˌɑf/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Aerospacethe launching of a rocket, guided missile, or spacecraft.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024blast•off (blast′ôf′, -of′, bläst′-),USA pronunciation n. [Aerospace.]- Aerospacethe launching of a rocket, guided missile, or spacecraft.
- noun, nominal use of verb, verbal phrase blast off 1950–55
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: blastoff /ˈblɑːstˌɒf/ n - the launching of a rocket under its own power
- the time at which this occurs
vb blast off - (adverb; when tr, usually passive) (of a rocket, spacemen, etc) to be launched
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024blast /blæst/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a sudden and violent gust of wind:a chill blast from the north.
- the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc.:several blasts of the trumpet.
- a loud, sudden sound or noise: a harsh blast from the radio.
- a forceful throw, hit, etc.: hit a blast down third base.
- the act of exploding;
explosion:a nuclear blast. - Slang Termssomething that gives great pleasure, esp. a wild party:[usually: a + ~]had a blast at their parties.
- a vigorous outburst of criticism;
attack:a blast of negative media attention. v. - to produce a loud, blaring noise by or as if by blowing: [~ + object]to blast a horn.[no object]The drivers were blasting on their horns.
- to shatter by or as if by an explosion;
ruin or destroy:[~ + object]blasted the enemy communications center. - to make, form, or open up by using explosions, etc.: [~ + object]to blast a tunnel.[no object]They were instructed not to blast in that area.
- to criticize vigorously;
denounce:[~ + object]The judge blasted his critics. - to hit or propel with great force:[~ + object]blasted that serve right past his opponent.
- Rocketry blast off, [no object] (of a rocket) to leave a launch pad:The missile blasted off.
interj. - (used as a mild curse or swear expression):Blast it, why does the phone ring whenever I'm in the shower?
Idioms- Idioms (at) full blast, at maximum capacity or ability:The radio was on at full blast.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024blast (blast, bläst),USA pronunciation n. - a sudden and violent gust of wind:Wintry blasts chilled us to the marrow.
- the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc.:One blast of the siren was enough to clear the street.
- a loud, sudden sound or noise:The radio let out an awful blast before I could turn it off.
- a forcible stream of air from the mouth, bellows, or the like.
- Mechanical Engineering[Mach.]
- Mechanical Engineeringair forced into a furnace by a blower to increase the rate of combustion.
- Mechanical Engineeringa jet of steam directed up a smokestack, as of a steam locomotive, to increase draft.
- Mechanical Engineeringa draft thus increased.
- a forceful or explosive throw, hit, etc.:a blast down the third-base line.
- Slang Terms
- a party or riotously good time:Did we have a blast last night!
- something that gives great pleasure or enjoyment;
thrill; treat:My new electronic game is a blast.
- a vigorous outburst of criticism;
attack. - MeteorologySee blast wave.
- Mining, Civil Engineeringthe charge of dynamite or other explosive used at one firing in blasting operations.
- the act of exploding;
explosion:Some say the blast was in the next county. - Plant Diseasesany pernicious or destructive influence, esp. on animals or plants;
a blight. - Plant Diseasesthe sudden death of buds, flowers, or young fruit.
- Idioms at full blast, at maximum capacity;
at or with full volume or speed:The factory is going at full blast.Also, full blast. v.t. - to make a loud noise on;
blow (a trumpet, automobile horn, etc.):He blasted his horn irritably at every car in his way. - to cause to shrivel or wither;
blight. - to affect with any pernicious influence;
ruin; destroy:Failure in the exam blasted her hopes for college. It was an indiscretion that blasted his good reputation. - to break up or dislodge (a tree stump, rock, etc.):Their explosives were inadequate to blast the granite.
- to make, form, open up, etc., by blasting:to blast a tunnel through a mountain.
- to show to be false, unreliable, etc.;
discredit:His facts soundly blasted the new evidence. - Informal Termsto curse;
damn (usually fol. by it or an object):Blast it, there's the phone again! Blast the time, we've got to finish this work. - to censure or criticize vigorously;
denounce:In his campaign speech he really blasts the other party. - to hit or propel with great force:He blasted a homer that tied the game. They were blasted into outer space.
- to shoot:The terrorists blasted him down.
v.i. - to produce a loud, blaring sound:The trumpets blasted as the overture began. His voice blasted until the microphone was turned down.
- to shoot:He whipped out his revolver and started blasting.
- Slang Terms, Drugsto take narcotics.
- Rocketry blast off:
- (of a rocket) to leave a launch pad under its own power.
- (of an astronaut) to travel aloft in a rocket.
- bef. 1000; 1955–60 for def. 7a; Middle English (noun, nominal and verb, verbal); Old English blǣst (noun, nominal) a blowing; akin to Old Norse blāstr, Old High German blāst (derivative of blāsan, cognate with Gothic ufblēsan, Old Norse blāsa). See blow2
blast′er, n. blast′y, adj. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged squall, gale, blow, storm. See wind1.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged blare, screech.
- 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged discharge, outburst.
- 17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged annihilate.
-blast, - var. of blasto - as final element of a compound word:ectoblast.
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