Read the dictionary definition of blast. All definitions for this word.
1. a very long fly ball
2. intense adverse criticism
1. Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party
2. the government has come under attack
3. don't give me any flak
3. a highly pleasurable or exciting experience
1. we had a good time at the party
2. celebrating after the game was a blast
4. a sudden very loud noise
5. an explosion (as of dynamite)
6. a strong current of air
1. the tree was bent almost double by the gust
7. shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly
8. shatter as if by explosion
9. criticize harshly or violently
1. The press savaged the new President
2. The critics crucified the author for plagiarizing a famous passage
10. fire a shot
1. the gunman blasted away
11. use explosives on
1. The enemy has been shelling us all day
12. hit hard
1. He smashed a 3-run homer
13. make with or as if with an explosion
1. blast a tunnel through the Alps
14. create by using explosives
1. blast a passage through the mountain
15. apply a draft or strong wind to to
1. the air conditioning was blasting cold air at us
16. make a strident sound
1. She tended to blast when speaking into a microphone
