blast
/blɑːst/
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
many tons of iron were melted at a blast
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.
A good time; an enjoyable moment.
We had a blast at the party last night.
A promotional message sent to an entire mailing list.
an e-mail blast; a fax blast
A flatulent disease of sheep.