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41blast — n. explosion 1) to set off a blast gust of wind 2) an icy blast verbal attack 3) to issue a blast against 4) a vicious, withering blast misc. 5) at full blast (the work was proceeding at full blast) * * * [blɑːst] withering blast [ explosion ] to …
42BLAST — Abbreviation for Basic Local Alignment Search Tool, a computer program that identifies homologous genes in different organisms (such as worms, the fruit fly, mice, and humans). Homologous genes are genes in different species that share similar… …
43blast — 01. Three workers were killed today in an accidental [blast] at a downtown construction site. 02. The boss [blasted] him for getting drunk at lunch. 03. The [blast] from the explosion was heard three blocks away. 04. The mining company [blasted]… …
44blast — {{11}}blast (n.) O.E. blæst blowing, breeze, puff of wind, from P.Gmc. *bles (Cf. O.N. blastr, O.H.G. blast a blowing, blast, Ger. blasen, Goth. blesan to blow ), from PIE *bhle to blow, probably a variant of root *bhel (2) to blow, inflate,… …
45blast — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blǣst; akin to Old High German blāst blast, blāsan to blow, Old English blāwan more at blow Date: before 12th century 1. a. a violent gust of wind b. the effect or accompaniment (as sleet) of… …
46blast — [[t]blæst, blɑst[/t]] n. 1) a sudden and violent gust of wind 2) the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc 3) a loud, sudden sound or noise: a harsh blast from the radio[/ex] 4) a forcible stream of air from the mouth, bellows, or the like 5) mac a) …
47blast — 1. n. an exciting party. □ Fred knows how to put on a real blast! □ What a blast we had! 2. n. a thrill; a kick. □ That gag gave me a blast. □ The roller coaster …
48blast — [blɑːst] noun [C] I 1) an explosion Ten people were injured in the blast.[/ex] 2) a strong current of air, wind, or heat a blast of cold air[/ex] 3) a sudden short loud sound a sudden blast of music[/ex] • (at) full blast as loudly or with as… …
49blast — 1. noun /blɑːst,blæst/ a) A violent gust of wind. Blast was produced by bellows worked by four blowers, three of whom worked at a time while the fourth stood ready to replace one of the others. b) A forcible stream of air from an orifice, as from …
50blast — 1. noun 1) the blast from the bomb Syn: shock wave, pressure wave 2) Friday s blast killed two people Syn: explosion, detonation, discharge, burst 3) a sudden blast of cold air Syn …
