blast

Definitions

• 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 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.
• 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.
• (figuratively) A good time; an enjoyable moment.
• (marketing) A promotional message sent to an entire mailing list.
• A flatulent disease of sheep.