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.