English Dictionary

A violent gust of wind.
Source : opted (16694)  - auto

A forcible stream of air from an orifice, as from a bellows, the mouth, etc. Hence: The continuous blowing to which one charge of ore or metal is subjected in a furnace; as, to melt so many tons of iron at a blast.
Source : opted (16695)  - auto

The exhaust steam from and 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.
Source : opted (16696)  - auto

The sound made by blowing a wind instrument; strictly, the sound produces at one breath.
Source : opted (16697)  - auto

A sudden, pernicious effect, as if by a noxious wind, especially on animals and plants; a blight.
Source : opted (16698)  - auto

The act of rending, or attempting to rend, heavy masses of rock, earth, etc., by the explosion of gunpowder, dynamite, etc.; also, the charge used for this purpose.
Source : opted (16699)  - auto

A flatulent disease of sheep.
Source : opted (16700)  - auto

To injure, as by a noxious wind; to cause to wither; to stop or check the growth of, and prevent from fruit-bearing, by some pernicious influence; to blight; to shrivel.
Source : opted (16703)  - auto

Hence, to affect with some sudden violence, plague, calamity, or blighting influence, which destroys or causes to fail; to visit with a curse; to curse; to ruin; as, to blast pride, hopes, or character.
Source : opted (16704)  - auto

To confound by a loud blast or din.
Source : opted (16705)  - auto